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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
Special kilograms

LEXINToN. KY, May 18.--The open
ing sermon on yesterday was deliver
ed by DIR. r. X. Smoot, of Austin,
Texas. DR.. Smoot is the retiring
moderator, and the sermon was pro-
nounced by all as one of the finest
delivered in the history of Presbyte-
rian assemblies,
MARSHALL, May 18.-The Compress
company was organized to-day with a
capital of 100000. W. 7. Wise, of
jefferson, was elected president, and
Z. j. Fry, of Marshall, secretary and
| treasurer.
The iron for the Sabine Pass rail-
way has been shipped from New York
for Galveston.
CAMERON, May 18.-The case
against William and Sam Hobbs, for
the murder of Yocom, in the Pan
handle, was dismissed this morning
for want of jurisdiction. The place
where the murder occurred is now in
Bastrop county.
| The jury brought in verdict this
evening of not guilty in the case of
| the state against Lee Simmons for
infanticide. The defendant is deli
cate girl of sixteen and of good fam
lily. She was seduced by Green
Thompson, who promised to marry
her and deceived her. She was de-
Tended by the distinguished counsel
r. Lyle and w. j. King.
We are needing rain badly in this
section.
TYLER, May 1S.-The examinations
in the graded schools, which were be-
gan yesterday, were completed to-day
and the first term dismissed. The
closing session has been very salts
factory, and reflects great credit upon
its management.
An amusing game of base ball was
played here to-day between colored
nine of Tyler and Palestine, which re-
suited disastrously to the former.
Messrs. Cain & Martins have begun
the erection of two handsome brick
buildings in that portion of the south
side recently destroyed by fire.
Miss Mary Starley, daughter of Dr.
S. F. Starley, formerly of Corsicana,
died of pneumonia this afternoon,
after an illness of few days.
SAN ANTONIO, May ia barrel
house saloon was robbed by a bar
tender to-day of about $1,000.
County and state taxes collected for
April foot up nearly $4,000.
A vein of coal has been struck on
the Griener rancho near Del Rio.
United States Commissioner Pas
chal has completed the tedious job
of taking evidence in the celebrated
cotton case of Half VS.. United States,
for several millions damages on cot
ton destroyed during the war.
Maj. Walker, of Houston, it is said,
has volunteered to defend Maj. Was
sons case. He is an old friend of
Wasson's, and is said to have induced
him to alter his previous intention
and fight the case.
Mary Ernest and one child, black as
night, arrived Thursday night from
Austin, she having heard that Clay
Ernest, white painter. who she
claims to have been lawfully married
to IL years ago in Louisiana, had last
week married German widow here.
A scene at the widows house yesterday
was the beginning and blood may
end it as the widow has a brother,
George Body, who killed his first
brother-in-law in quarrel and is
quoted as saying that he would do
the same by this one if the negro wo-
man is his lawful wife.
Four races, purses 800 and up
wards, at San Pedro Springs to-
morrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
TIE TEXAS INVESTMENT comp ny

OF FORT WORTH.
Heaiauarters for all kinds OF Real Estate
and live Siock Located Stocks and Grazinfi
lands 10 lsrlre and small lots. bought and
sold on congnaissioD- VIII make contracts f0fI
future delivery OF cattle specially. Farms
an 4 farm lands and city property bought and
sold A full line OF properties always on hand. I
PARTIES having property to sell or desiring 4 |.
make Investments win find Il to their Interest i
10 call on us. Branch Office over Martin s shoe
store, Austin, Texas.
G. NJ CALLAWAY. Manager
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
Stockholders Meeting.

OFFICE OF A. AND n. w. R. R. Co.
AUSTIN, TEX, March IS 1885,
By order of the board OF directors of the
Austin and Northwestern railroad company
notice is hereby given TO the stockholders Of
said company to attend special meeting Of
the stockholders of said company, to be held
at the office of said company in the city of
Austin, state of Texas, on the 25th day Of
May, A. ID. 1888, at 10 O'Clock q. m. for the
purpose of considering and authorizing, II
thought desirable. the borrowing of an add
tional sum OF two hundred and fifty thousand
dollars 0,o00l, for constructing, complet-
ing and equipping. and improving and operat-
ing said Austin and Northwestern railroad,
and for the purpose of paying off and discharg-
ing the present subsisting floating Indebted
ness of said railroad company, and TO issue
and dispose OF the bonds of said company for
the amount so borrowed, and to mortgage its
corporate property and franchises, for the
purpose OF securing the payment of any debt
contracted by such corporation for the purpo-
ses aforesaid.
j. A. RHOMBERG, President.
A. l.. RHOMBERG, Secretary m232m
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24
INSURANCE NOTICES.
a. j.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

WILL GIVE PERSONAL ATTENTION TO
~ business IN the Supreme, Appellate, Dis
trlct ana United states Courts held at Austin,
Courts of Milan, Williamson, Hays and Comal
counties, In Federal Courts at San Antonio,
United States at Washington. m2s-d2&wsm
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

WACO. May 18.-The tax assessors
of Limestone, Williamson and McLen-
nan counties, and the city assessors of
Taylor, Hillsboro and Waco, met in
convention here to-day. The meeting
was held in the parlor of the Pacific
hotel, and the object was to arrive at
some uniform basis of assessment of
property. W. D. Hale, asses
sor of Tarrant, was chosen chair
man, and William Edmonson, of
Cooke, secretary. Representative of
Missouri Pacific, Santa Fe and mar
row gauge railways, by invitation,
were present. The meeting adopted
resolution fixing upon $4,000 per
mile as the assessment of the super
structure of railways. This does not
include the rQadbedS, depots, build
ings or rolling stock.
A lie White, young white woman,
was seized with a fit this morning
and fell down flight of stairs, break
ing her collar bone in two places.
The grand jury to-day presented
ten bills of indictments, six being fell
onies.
Twenty-three civil cases were dis
posed of in the district court to-day.
The Baptist excursionists returned
here from Mexico this afternoon and
are loud in their praise of the country
and their trip.
A large party of Norwegian emf
grants arrived this morning, most of
whom will join the Norwegian colony
on the Bosque river.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

DIR. CHEEvER'S ELECTRIC BELT, or Re
generator, Is made expressly for the cure OF
aeseraneement OF the provocative organs.
gans occurs, from WHATEVER cause, the contin-
nous stream Of ELECTRICITY permeatine
through the parts must restore them to healthy
ment Years of use have tested it, and thou.
sands OF cures are testified to. Weakness
from lndiseretiOD, Incapaclty, Lack Of viEor,
Sterflify-in fact, any trouble OF these organs
Is cured. Do not confotmd this with electric
belts advertised to cure. al ills from head to-
toe. This is for the ONE specific purpoao.
For circulars giving full Information adf s6se
CHEEVER ELECTRIC BELT CO., los Wash
y nstreet. Chicago. Illinois. iara2taW
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-24

BAsTRoP, May 18.-The negro Bur
r1s who was shot Wednesday morning
by Joe Jackson near here, died this
morning from the effects of his
wounds. Joe Jackson the man who
shot him and who then fled returned
last night and was arrested. but not
before ne had given the off GER some
trouble. Our sheriff has had some
men on the lookout for him ever
since the shooting and last night they
ascertained that he had returned home.
but upon going to the house and in
forming them of their purpose were
refused admittance and threatened
with death if they attempted to enter.
The house was guarded and at an
early hour this morning Jackson ap-
peared at the door with Winchester
rifle and commenced firing upon the
officers, who returned the fire with a
shotgun, the shot taking effect in the
head and abdomen. Upon being
wounded he dropped his gun and sur
rendered. His wounds are not sup
posed to be dangerous, and he is now
confined in the Jail at this place. Jack
son is bold, bad man, and the MUIR
der he committed was a cold-bloeded,
heartless act.
MIS-. Campbell Taylor, one of the
oldest citizens of this place, is very
i'll with pneumonia, and doubts are
entertained as to her recovery.
We have had 10 rain in this section
in a long time, and the crops are re-
pOrted SIlfferino for want of rain
Business at present is very dull.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02
RAILROAD NOTES.

Geo. Lowell the genial ticket punch
or of the Santa Fe Is In the city.
Capt. I'D Sheets and Bob Noble,
well known railroad men, left for the
far west last night.
The ripple OF excitement over the
discharge of the ound-house men
had somewhat abated last night.
Captain John Powell and w III.
Taylor, conductors on the T. Il L.
were in the city yesterday after their
trip round the horn.
Mr.. Feeney has been appointed cash
Ter for the 4. 4 r., Missouri Pacific
and TT. w. 4 ID. G.. at this place. vice
Mr.. Cameron, now agent at Abilene.
Superintendent Frost and Road
master Alvord went out on special
yesterday, on tour OF inspection of
the TT. Il ID. G.. X. II. They will no as
far ms Wichita Falls, returning to-day.
There are at least twenty-five tclc-
graph operators now in this city who
should be better acquainted with each
other. One of the craft asks the
GAZETTE to suggest to those controll-
ers of the lightning, that they form an
association for mutual pleasure and
benefit. Let the knights of the Wire
unite
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02
knights of Pythias.

! had the pleasure of visit from
|. Leon Fournier, deputy grand
|ellor of the Knights of Pythias of
/ who informed us that he or
I'd a lodge of his order at Henri
Elay county, last Thursday with
Live charter members and most
|m are of the wealthiest men in
bnnty, representing Il capital of
$4,000 600.
LlsT or CHARTER MEMBERS.
b. Worsham, s. S. Maddox, w.
|rtis, w. S. Ikard, Il. II. lizard,
kcres, G. Caldwell, G. w. Mer-
DR.. j. II. Ferris, DIR. Il. f. Nc
John f. Conn, G.. b. Ochiltree,
Greco, John +. Slaton, G. b.
y, A. V, Winters, Jas. III. Cald-
y. $. Caldwell, WILDER Ogan, G..
(hel, CT. G. Wright, l.. II. Koethe,
Flippin, l.. II. Dubois, o. i. Me
u. NJ. Wills, A. f. Edwards, j.
hes, II. N. Gribble, S. Davidson,
archibald, ID. f. Bowmer.
lso instituted a lodge at Wichita
hst Saturday with twenty char
|nbers. There is at present fifty
Is of Pythias lodges in the state.
3urnier leaves tonight for the
p organize new lodges.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02
A Valuable Invention.

iron the commercial World ana U. ,, FN-
porter, Now York, NOV. %, 1881,
The number and variety of improve.
mcnts and inventions in which cleo
tricity plays leading part are con-
stantly increasing, ana seem In fact 10
have no limit.
One of the most ingenious contriv-
ances of n very useful nature to which
this agent has been applied has re-
Gently been shown to your correspon-
dent by the Portable Electric Light
Company, of No. - Water street, hos.
ton
This valuable invention is of the
greatest utility in the household, the
shop, the factory, the mill, the mine,
and in fact anywhere and everywhere
that safe, economical and instanta-
neous light may be required. Aside
from its value as above named, its
principle merit is its extreme SIM
plicity of construction and perfect
freedom from any possibility of cx-
plosion. 1t is SO entirely free from
complicating devices that n child can
readily be taught TO use 1t. In this
apparatus we have the exemplcation
of electricity for lighting
purposes, being produced by chemical
atilOlt luHlSau VI IipbiNc power.
The chemicals arc placed In n glass re-
tort. carbon and zinc apparatus, with
spiral platinum attachment, is then
adjusted so ms to form n battery, and II
! is ready for use. The mere pressure OF
| finger on little knob, which Is con-
nected with the battery, produces an
! electric current by which the spiral OF
planitum is heated To incandescence
I resulting In clear white light. The
| demand for the Portable Electric
lighter attained such astonishing pro
portion within sixty days from the
| time of its introduction to the public
that the owner of the patents was in
! dIced to consent to the formation of 4
Joint stock company with IA capita
sufficient TO meet all requirements %
manufacturing on larger scale, II
order that this valuable invention mas
be placed within the reach of all. TIL,
Portable Electric Light Company wa
recently incorporated with a capital O
100000 and Mr.. David Misell, undc
whose care the Portable Electri
Lighter has been brought To the pres
ent state OF perfection, was appointe,
general manager I'm the United States
The undoubted usefulness of the ap
paratus manufactured by the Portabl,
Electric Company, and the low prize,
($5) at which 1t is sold, will no doubt
result in its general adoption by I'll,
public. Some of the prominent bust
ness men of the Old Bay State mr.,
identified with this new enterprise
which promises to develop into an eX
tensive industry.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02
IN BRIEF.

Parson 5. II. Smith is building d
very nice cottage near his church.
The Waverly House is being altered
III It's internal management, and other
wise greatly improved.
Alvord, the new station in Wise
county Is already coming to the front
us u live place.
Stone is ON the ground for the foup-
dation OF the new Quickenstedt a
Rintleman block in the Third ward
SO ,he stones Will soon be put up. This
VIII be marked improvement in the
Third ward
The types said VIM. Hunter had
sued j. b. Beauchamp, WHEN it should
have been j. II. Beauchainp. The
gentleman sued is not Mr.. J. ID. Bau-
champ of this city, but lives in Ennis.
A hackman named Dock Hannigan
was thrown from his seat last night
by q jolt, the wheels grazing his neck
and passing over both legs, injured
him quite severely but not seriously.
a bad place in the street caused the
accident.
a brace of railroad hands got into a
fhh"bNN phtNit ltttl ttlt htIlOL NtNltIhuN
afternoon, one of the men being badly
bruised. When the iisticuff was over
the defeated swore Vengeance, and said
the next time he fought it would not
be with his fists.
We would call your attention to the
advertisement of Fakes * Co., as il
appears in this issue. Messrs. Fakes
d Co., have now disposed of their
stock of hardware, and in addition to
II complete assortment Of crockerv and
fancy goods, they now have in their
store-room on Houston street q stock
of furniture second to none in the
state, which they request you TO call
and examine.
A beautiful unknown, coming to
this city from Dallas with man
claiming to be cattlcman, bearing an
honorable name, is supposed to be n
lady who recently disappeared from
Chicago, and mentioned in u press
dispatch yesterday under Blooming
ton date. Letters under cover have
been received by her, The lady is SUI
perbly beautiful, and never before seen
in this city.
A number of public-spirited citizens
have built two splendid board cross
ings over Main street, between second
and fourth, which have been turned
over to the city for the public use
City Marshall Farmer and Recorder
Fields request the GAZETTE to say
these crossings must be respected 10y
hackmen and teamsters, or those OBJ.
structing them will be fined, ant
heavily too.
The skating rink is becoming Quit,
resort for afternoon and evening
amusement by the young people. There
in the city and the music Of the roller.
attracts many who go merely to lool
on. The place is well conducted ant
the management is careful rs to com
fort and pleasure of its patrons.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02
Stoekmen,s Convention.

Iockmen's con vention which
ne IN this city on next Tuesday
me largest representative body
|S,nisers that ever congregated
state, Fort Worth is honored
~ coming and is putting her
~ forward in preparing for their
Ennnment during their stay in the
ne cattle interest is one of great
Iahee to the business of Fort
ana this place has become re-
Esa az the headquarters for stock
ana the central point for
tusaction of their imm ense bust
business that adds thousa nds
4 FaS annually to the trade of the
|"a which always brings a good
'or eaItlemen are noted for
|lDeral open-handed manner of
suslness. Fort Worth will at
appreciation of this fact in
Ir'erlainment given the cattle
next Week.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02
Moro EXECUTIONS.

Yesterday morning about Il o'clock
Constable Hale levied on goods, wares
and merchandise In the store of T..
krohn, to satisfy four additional iudg-
menis To- those mentioned yesterday,
" follows; Ono In favor OF w. A.
Ha.wuod OF Arizona, one Frederick 4
Hill Eor 20.ag, one II. Cohen for SOS. oS
and ono NJ, Calsher for Sl7.0O, all
bearing interest. Tho goods seized
were q showcase and some filty jars
OF nuts, candy, etc The first liens
were on 236 sacks OF -four.
The Judgment OF T.. Synder was
obtained In Squire McClung's court,
ON the a6ih day OF February, A.
ID. 1879, four years aud two days be.
fore the execution was levied.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02

Having retired from the drug bust
ness, | ami now prepared To devote my
entire time and attention to the prac-
tice OF my profession. My office for
the present will be on Fifth street, just
in the rear of the "City Drug store"
| will say to my friends thai the CITY
Drug store Is now in the hands OF
DIR. Il. G.. Burlington, a gentleman OF
age and experience in the practice OF
medicine, also in the drug business,
and can safely commend him TO the
confidence Of the physicians, as well!
NJ the general public IN Fort Worth,
and hope he will receive a liberal pat
ronage. The doctor proposes to make
the prescription business a speciality.
w. b. BROOKS, NJ. ID.
2.20.tuer-fri-sun
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02
ALLEGED BLACKMAIL.
nan FILES a Cross Bill. and Asks
for Heavy Damages.
.,s NV Good Name Takes That
,,eb Leaves Me Poor Indeed Bat
'' Saught Fsnriches HIM"

.,.,,rr readers will distinctly re-
- the writ of sequestration Oh
= Nv Fletcher; Wessenberg &
and Squair, on the
dav of February last,
~ III their agent Holman. The writ
stsoIyed Yesterday, the plaintiffs
| = $1,000, and wished to dismiss
mel NJ. S. Hall, defendant, did
III the affair TO pass off in any
..av, so stopped this move by fill
c cross bill and plea In reconven-
ssklng for heavy damages.
~nel Halls petition sets forth,
|,,aintifis did not at any time have
| "A. for sequestration, but that the
",os sued out to annoy, harass,
,herwise iniure him, that il was
|Sme TO blackmail him by defam-
Il character. He asserts the
taken by plaintiffs was infa-
and outrageous In the extreme.
no engaged in tho business of
netting railroads, his credit is
valuable to him, SO he places
ges on this at $4,000. Again,
sbor OF his mules was worth
+y.fve dollars per day, which he
: their being tied up in a stable.
Lwn services he says are worth
,er day, which were also lost
finally, that plaintiffs may be
10 smart for the damage
him for the defamation
his character and other
Dlary damages he asks for $4,000
|nburse him.
|Intifls are said to be wealthy, and
Utilities are that the suit VIII be
contested, and most interesting.
Scott and Ball & Mozart for
B. P. Ayres for plaintiffs.
Hall is well known in this city,
been a heavy contractor on the
}. when built west of here.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02

Those persons who donot need Iron,
but who are troubled with Nervous
ness and Dyspepsia, will find IN Car
ter'sI little Nerve Pills most desira-
bic article. They are mostly used In
combination with Carter's Little Liv-
er Pills, and In this way often exert a
most magical effect. Take Just one
pill OF each kind after eating and you
will be free from Indigestion and Dys-
. spsia. Ia vials nj ~ cents. Sold by
all druggists. Sold al Wholesale by
l.. y. Brunswig.
2-24-d&wlw'
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02
Notice 10 Contractors.

The Fort Worth Driving Park Assoc
citation will receive sealed proposals
until the 10th of March for the follow
Ing work:
!. For grading and draining track.
= For fencing in grounds, railing
fence around tracks and stables.
Profile plans and specifications To he
seen at,thc oillcc Of J. y, Kane, archi-
tcct.
The association reserves the right 10
reject any or all bids.
BY order Of the president OF board OF
directors. j. X. AsHny,
S-2-to-3-9 See. and Sup't.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02
Intelligence.

Messrs. Robinso. 4 Becker, have
opened an Intelligence flee over the
First National Bank This Is need
long felt by our citizens, especially
contractors and housewives. Messrs.
Robinson e. Becker come !ous highly
recommended NJ gentlemen well ac-
quainted with the line Of business
they propose following. We
cheeriully commend them to all
persons having need Of their services
In the above line.
They have also associated the real
estate business with the intelligence
Office, and are prepared To buy or sell
on commission and to rent property.
Give them a call.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02
A Ladies Favor.

, Truitt of the Texas Invest
company, has lost all the care
nat appeared on his brow yes
When he went To the post
o-day, he got an enclosure con-
satin hat marker. The init
r. IT,, are delicately tinted on
satin in the hand
hg of u young lady of
pmery, Alabama. Mr.. Truitt
Ear this pretty favor in his hat
|ld 1t against all adverse parties
gely as the knights of old carried
|sses Of ladies' hair in their he'll
Perhaps some day Mr.. Truitt
70 Alabama and when he buys
" to return it will cost him
for soulless railway corpora
|eluse to recognize the principle
/ writ, And the twain shall be
kSh y
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02
Railroad DespOi,ers.

IN the whistle at the compress
\ high noon yesterday, several
employees on their way to dinner
aman lying on n couple of
fts under the platform. Close
fgation did not suit
worthy, so he jumped
i ran over the hill at a startling
with several men giving chase.
ban was fleet-footed. and soon
FED his pursuers. Officer Rea
|thers We're notified and gave
but had not ut one o'clock this
hg found him. On looking UNI
|the platform IL l0-gallon
whiskey, n l0-gallon key
randy, u box of cheese,
of matches, several blankets and
lmallar articles were found. The
les had been loaded in Missouri
freight cars on Wednesday, and
going TO Hillsboro and Grand
being shipped by merchants
The railroad companies have
|avily lately by theiving of this
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02

Dahlnan Bros. ,clothiershaye lust re-
ecived am elegant line of piece goods.
The very finest Scotch twceds, cassi-
meres and worsteds, plain and fancy.
Also the latest styles OF Stctson hats
hosiery, silk handkerchief, etc.
We arc now receiving from New
York the very latest STYLES OF clothinr
andgcnts furnishing goods ever brought
to this market. Prices to suit IN,
times. coae and see for yourself.
Respectfully,
a-ei@-tf $500
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1883-03-02
The Pnrlor Isnstnurnnt.

The Parlor restaurant has changed
hands. New cooks, new walters, new
proprietor, and every thing in season
served In first class style. The house
is open day and night and prompt at
tenlion paid to special orders. Din
ners or suppers gotten up on short no.
tice for parties or families at reasona-
BILE terms. Regular meals ut meal
time, - cents; board by the week.
VIM. IL. Stonehan, proprietor and
manager. 1-22-tf