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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-29
SAN ADDRESS,"

Such is the heading of a paper, ap.
pearing in these columns, addressed
'te the citizens of Austin, Texas, and
to the Taxpayers thereof"
1t might be more properly termed an
appeal to the Taxpayers of Aus
tin to vote an additional mill
and one-third of a mill on
the dollar for school pur-
poses. 1t is signed by every member
of the school board of Austin, each OF
whom ought to understand fully that
which the people of Austin are ad-
dressed about. In the first place other
cities and towns are held up as exam
pies to these people, and it is said of
them that they have all voted tax of
five mills on the dollar for the main
tenance OF municipal free schools, and
it is asserted that the self-imposition
of such a rate of taxation in these
cities and towns reflects most highly
upon the intelligence and enterprise
of these communities" The tax-pay-
ers of Austin first voted a tax
of two mills on the dollar, and
last year they failed to establish
claim to Intelligence and enter
prise" by refusing to impose any ad-
ditional tax over and above the two
mills, first voted. Having presented
the issue in it's moral and intellectual
sense, the address then takes up the
record of the municipal schools, under
the management of the board, and
presents statement of what it has
done during the past year, shows to
the public what they desire
and must attempt to do, and
adduces some good reason why
the aid they ask should be granted
Barring any falsity in grammatical
construction, we may here see in a
nutshell the purposes of the trustees
and may follow them through thei1
enlarged exemplifcations.
First. 1t is stated the trustees last
year, with $4,000, educated nearly
1925 pupils" 1t should have been
more explicitly stated that the entire
enrolment was 1884 pupils, in the
schools for long and short periods
The more ineligible statement, too
would have been to show the average
attendance per month, which
falls far below the number named.
1t may be stated, in this connection
that there were but 1144 pupils en-
rolled, November 20, 1882. The com
parison made with priv ate schools Is
out of place, for it is known the at
tendance at private schools is by nc
means compulsory-that it is purely
voluntary and from preference, ant
can have no bearing in any officia
statement made by the trustees of thu
city schools. Besides, the statement
that. the average cost of tuition per pu
pill was SO or "a cents per month is incor
rect by nearly so cents. The average
cost of tuition, as per statement of the
principal, made for THE STATESMAN
on the average monthly attendance as &
basis, instead of the improper basis Of
the maximum number enrolled, Is, fol
1928, $1.41 per pupil. The average
rate of tuition, per month, for 1872
was SIPS. ---z.-------
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-11-29

ground begins to get warm in spring.
Some plants, including a few of our
common weeds, terminate in the fall.
Tuberous-rooted species, as potatoes
and dahlias, store away starch to aid
in early spring growth. Many shrubs,
as willows, etc., have also an abund-
ance of starch stored in their twigs in
the fall,
The National tribune., 1883-07-05

A FIRE engine, with seven men seated on it,
was on its way to q fire IN Brooklyn to-day. Iss
route lay across the Brighton Beach Railroad
track. As il neared the crossing q train WIS
rapidly approaching. The driver, seeing that
he could nor stop his horses nor cross N time
to avoid collision, turned and drove down che
track in front OF the train with such speed
that he WIS not oyert2kea until he reached 3
station . short distance below. where the train
had TO stop. Witnesses Of the affair were SO
indignant at tine engineer of the train fer not
trying to avoid q collision that the police were
obliged to protcco him.
The National tribune., 1883-07-05
HERE THEY GOMEZ
Another Squad of Reeruits for The Tribune's
Grand ARMY.


Enclosed please find S4 for THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE and n Waterbury watch and chain.
would like to hear from eoInfade in regard to
the battle OF AiIatoona Mountain, which occurred
May 81 1854 and which resulted in the loss of about
sixteen hundred men belonging 10 the Third diyis-
ion OF the Fourth Corps. Harry Smith, Amsden,
Ohio.
Again 1 report for duty, bringing with me
another Staunch loyal friend of the soldier. When
told her about THE FRIBJNE she replied at once
4 must take it, also mentioned to the same lady
that the Post at this place had flag, aud she inn
nedately interested herself and other ladies, and
we will now shortly have ne.''--W. J. Hurst,
Wellsville, Ohio.
Enclosed please find s. for two new subscribers
and the renewal Of my own subscription our Post
hourishing condition. We turned out mounted on
Memorial Day. On the 4th of July we intend TO
turn out mounted and visit the soldiers monument
at Germantown, Pa III. j. uanbleton Philadel-
phia, Pa.
Enclosed please find 81 to renew my subscrip-
ton. You may count on me for life. Ii any of the
boys who belonged TO the Eighty seventh New
York remember the little soldier boy who rode
the Observation-Disclosures horse into the Johnnles
lines the night before the second Bul Run fight,
would like 10 have them wfle q sketch OF him.
would like TO know what has BECOME OF MIN. He
left one OF his legs with the rebels 70 remember
him by.'-W. w. miller, Captain Foxescft Light
Infantry, Foxeroits AIe.
II am a tweIye.year- old draghter of soldier.
My father served three years and three months in
the army and was prisoner at LyIlehbuTs, Va, At
the close OF the war The rebels kept MN hand
cuifed and in chains He WAS scout for General
Sheridan i'll the Shenandoah Valley, and, having
lett the command at Charlottesville for secret
| visit to Lynchburg, was captured on his return
trip and treated as a spy. He - a subscriber to
THE TRIBUNE, and says he cannot get along with
out it, Noticing your advertisement OF the Water
bury watch, set out to canvass, and inclose yon
$40 for ten new subscribers. AS a premium, you
may send me the Waterbury watch. Maggie IL.
Medes, Coral, Mich.
!" am little girl but ten years old, yet have
succeeded in securing ten new subscribers for The
| TRIBUNE. Please send me Waterbury watch as
| premium. hope shortly TO obtain more. My
| father WAS member of the fifteenth New Jersey
volunteers and he, like others thinks your paper
ls admirable. MARY Eta Dairylnple, Ringoes,
Nj.
Enclosed please find 81, for which send THE
| TRIBUNE TO Rev. T. J. Whitaker, your corresponds
ent from Doty Post at this place. We propose to
make it present TO him for one year. The Water
| bury watch which you sent me, ain more than
| pleased with. 1t proves good time-keeper and
Is nice enough for king. Us w. Owen, Hornells-
| vile, n. Y.
| Here are so for ten new subscribers to THE
TRIBUNE, which makes twenty In all that have
sent you. The boys all join with me in saying
that is the best aud most interesting paper they
The National tribune., 1883-07-05
From he Boston Glo5e.I

LNsDus SIC SoSevfs sfssSc-I
A party of Northern tourists, while travelling
recently in the Shenandoah valley, met Gen.
eral Jubal 4. Early, who sharply criticised the
tactics of his adversary. General Sheridan, in
that memorable encounter Sheridan said
he, ought 10 have been court-maTEialed and
dismissed from the service BY his Government
for allowing myself or any part OF my array TO
have escaped capture on that day. | had an
infantry aud artillery force Of less than 12.000
men in that battle, and my tota! cavalry force
was less than $1,000 much OF the latter poorly
equipped and organized, and consequently
could not be relied upon for service in holly
contested action. SheTidan's army numbered
from 1900 60 $4,000 effective men, and against
these terrible odds OF over three to one I main
tanned for hours the unequal contest, with vary
ing chances of victory. Sheridan's cavalry
was greatly superior to my own, and constantly
outfanking me. Had he thrown his superior
force on my right cutting of my line Of retreat
by the pike 10 NewgOwn, it would have been
very disastrous to my army. This | expected
he would do, bEt was unable TO guard against
it, every man of my force being engaged. &c
was relief 90 me to fad this avenue of retreat
open and unm0lested when / Was no longer
able to continue the unequal fight. Had Sheri-
dan possessed ene-haif the military ability with
which he is popularity credited, nay command
must have been captured"
Speaking Of his repuIse at Fishers Hill. he
was asked if his reverse was due to Sheridan $
arrival from Winchester, fifteen miles sway.as
Not necessarily" he answered. 3Iy ex-
hagsted army was more or less disOrganized,
and though elated with success, was IN poor
condition TO withstand an attack, which, I un-
deTstand, General Wright had prepared 70
make before he knew OF Sheridan's presence
If / could have had one fresh division in reserve
at o'clock on that morning, or had L0max not
failed me, believe wewould have sent the whole
Federal army down the valley as fast as Sheri-
dan is said TO have come up it. But my whole
infantry force was less than 10000 men. The
odds were too great against me. and Sheridan's
arrival on the field made little difference IN ths
result probably"
The National tribune., 1883-07-05
THE OLD WORLD.
Something About WHAT'S Going On liz Other Lands
Than Ours.

Than Ours.
A desperate attempt was recently made in a
carriage of railway train running from Calais
TO Paris to murder and rob Rev. Mr.. Witch
borne, an English clergyman. The murderer
attacked Mr.. Hitchborne with chisel, stab
bling him five times. The assassin tried to
make his escape when the train arrived at
Amiens, but was captured after terrific strug-
gle. The wounds of the clergyman are very
severe, but he is now considered out of danger
His assailant is also an Englishman. lie at
tempted suicide by shooting himself, and now
lies III critical condition.--1he charge that
pauper EN- grants had been sent from Ireland
TO New Il rk was considered in the House of
Commons on the 28th ult. and Mr. TreyeIyan
denied the reports TO that effect.-The British
House Of Lords has rejected the bill permitting
marriage with deceased wifes sister.--It is
said that majority of the joint committee Of the
House Of Lords will report in favor of tunnel
ing the British channel.-The excitement
over the cholera in Egypt extends to the Medi-
terranean ports, where precautions are being
taken against the disease.-General Wallace
United States minister to Turkey, still insists
in his refusal 10 recognize the validity of the
new Turkish fariff-The town of Cerstrin,
Germany, is being fortified as protection to
Berlin from Russian invasion.--Excite
over the cholera in Egypt is high in the
Mediterranean ports and also III London, and
strict quarantine regulations are being en-
forced against vessels coming from Egypt OF
through the Sucz canal--bfr. Horace White
and Mr.. Thomas s. Shearnan, of New York,
The National tribune., 1883-07-05

the complexion without blemish, yet If she
teeth are neglected the other of beauty
fall short of their due effect. III the teeth are
not hopelessly deeayea SOZ0DONT win renew
their whiteness and beauty. This wholesome
beautifying agent, moreover. renders the breath
sweet and communicates a becoming TudGiness
to the gums and q roseate hue TO she lips l.
fair trial of this standard article viii daaioE-
strate its value.
The National tribune., 1883-07-05

Governor ButIer, though refused che title Of
LII. ID. by the trustees Of the college, compile
men5 almost invariably paid TO the governors
of Massachusetts, attended the cOmmencemens
exercises at Harvard on the eth Glt. he Wa
also present at the alumni dinner In the even-
ing and responded to this toast The Common
wealth of Massachusetts," in speech which
was received with immense applause.
The National tribune., 1883-07-05

Professor Brooks, of the Red House Observa-
tary, Phelps, \. Y, reports telescope ohser-
walton Sunday morning Of an enormous group
of spots now central upon the suns disc. The
diameter OF the group IS $4,000 miles, and the
spots are visible to the naked eye They ex-
hibit violent eyeIooic action, electrical storms
and aurora accompanying the solar ontbreak-
The National tribune., 1883-07-05
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY

made speeches at thedinner of the Golden Club
at Greenwich, England, on Saturday.-A
farewell banquet was given Mr.. Judah 2. Ben
iamin in London ON Saturday.--Count de
Chambord is said to be dying.--The fine art
exhibition opened at Munich Sunday.
The National tribune., 1883-07-05
PRIVILEGES FOR WOMEN.

A still more modern feature of Oxford is the
admission of women to certain university
privileges There are, at present, eighteen
young women (of whom two are Americansl
studying at Someryille Hall, the newest,
think, of the University Halls The president
of this hall is the president of Trinity College,
and its council includes the Master of Uni
yersity College, with Fellows of Christ Church.
Exeter University and New Colleges. The
University lectures OF the gentlemen of the
council are naturally open to the students Of
Somerville, who attend them precisely IS young
women go into classes OF men and women in
such OF the American universities as are open
to women. There are, besides, lectures es-
pecially for women in Greek, Latin, French,
German, mathematics, etc, by professors of the
University, and there is one young woman at
present in one of the scientific laboratories
Lectures form, however, only a portion of
any course of study 1t Oxford. and women COM
mand special tnsors, according 20 the fees which
National Republican., 1883-06-15
Thn Prcaldent.


Our readers will remember the adverse
circumstances under which Gen. Arthur be-
came President.
The terrible as sassination Of President Gar
field by that semi-lunatic Guiteau; his long,
lingering illness. which drew to him the pro,
foundest sympathies of the entire people of
this country, as also of the civilized peoples
of the whole world; his patience in suffer-
ing and his heroic death, altogether wrought
up tho passions and feelings Of the people to
the highest pitch, and rendered them incapa-
bic of dispassionately judging tho merits of
him who was to succeed the martyred presi-
dent, TO the highest Office in the gift of any
people
The self appointed guardians of Gen. Gar
field and his administration, those who had
hoped TO be political factors in shaping his
policy and in sharing the emoluments and
honors of the important offices within his
gift, were previously disappointed in his
death, and resolved Co make the path Of his
successor us thorny as possible, and his ad-
ministration as distasteful TO the people, and
therefore as difficult of successful achiev-
mont as lay in their power. Therefore from
tho day Gen. Garfield was shot, they moro or
less openly charged that President Arthur
was, in some respect, responsible for 1t, and
some even insinuated that he was Conspir'
National Republican., 1883-06-15

ator with Gen. Grant and Senator Conkling,
with Guiteau-if not really, yet morally.
Then, after Garheld's death, they in
sisted President Arthur should retain Gar
fields cabinet and pursue Garfeld's pol
icy, without any one knowing what Gar
fields policy was, inasmuch as he had
not yet developed one. Aud so they have
proceeded, raising difficulties, fomenting dis
sensions in the republican party, and doing
oil in their power TO make the administration
q failure, as they desire it TO be. What has
been the result2 MacVeagh and James
neither of whom possessed nny qualifications
for the Offices they were appointed TO, at once
retired from the cabinet. Their places were
filed by Gen. Howe one of the abcst men
in the country, and Gen. Brewster, who Is q
worthy successor of the great lawyers who
have preceded him in the attorney general S
Office. The secretary of the treasury, Will
lam Window, also retired to resume his seat
in the senate, after having demonstrated
his ability to successfully manage the
President would have been glad TO
have had him remain, and was
succeeded by Judge Folger one of the ablest
of lawyers and one of the purest and most
industrious of all our public men. And
Secretary Blaine retired because he would
not remain. The other officers remained
until it was demonstrated that changes were
| huoOluttlg utttSatig luI bilb EOpu VI VhO p"p
lie service. Then that owl-lko statesman
Judge Hunt, gave way to the bright, able
energetic, aud industrious William +
Chandler and Secretary Kirkwood, who has
passed the meridian of life, and who was
therefore lily qualified to deal with the land
sharks and Indian rings which are ever or
tho alert to reap some advantage to them
selves, to the detriment of the government
and the dishonor of its officials, to Hon
Henry NJ. Teller successful lawyer o.
Colorado, who, knowing the necessities of tho
the department by his long residence il
the west, has made one Of the most ofhcien
secretaries the Interior department eve
had. In all his appointments President Ar
thur has been so wise and prudent rs to ex
tort reluctant praise from the most unreason
able of his enemies. Then, again, his rec
concentrations to congress have all the cal
marks of iudicious statesmanship, and have
been received with marked favor by every
person who can rise sufficiently above party
to discern the actual needs and wants of thu
entire country. We predict he will go on
Of office in March, 1555-unlcss the people are
wise and discriminating enough to re-elec
him-with the good will of all the people, ant
his administration will be looked upon a:
one in which the offices of the government
have been economically, prudontly, aud ably
administered and the best interests of th'
entire country diligently studied and success
fully subserved.
National Republican., 1883-06-15
Total. ........................ 5000,


Tho Equitable Life Assurance society had
policy for $4,000 on the life of Col. Dwight,
which was paid in full to the widow, and the
Home Life, of Brooklyn, had a policy for
small amount, which was compromised for 10
per cent. of the face value. The coroner's
inquest on Col. Dwight's body and the in
quiry into the circumstances of his death de-
veloped the following facts /. Col. Dwight
borrowed the money with which to pay tho
first premium. 3 Although he had not q
dollar he provided in his will for the poor of
Bnghampton. 3. For annual dinners for tho
firemen and editors, aud to tho local literary
association he left handsome sums-all to
come out of the insurance upon his life. 4.
One of the men from whom he borrowed
money for his premiums is q egat0e under
the will. o. He died three days before his
second quarterly premiums became due, and
which he could not possibly meet. q. Dr.
Delafeld, the physician of the Equitable
Life Assurance society, testified that Col.
Dwight died from paralysis of the
heart. z. DIR. Burr, Col Dwight's family
physician, attributed the death to u conges-
tive chill. 8. Drs Swinburne and Sherman
declared that the cause Of the death was
asphyxia. o. There was mark around the
neck of the corpse which looked as though it
had been made by a rope, 10. Nobody but q
man named Hull saw Col. Dwight die, and
Mrs Dwight was not called until after her
husband was dead IL. All the doctors agree
that the autopsy and post mortem did not
reveal q cause of death II. The indentation
in tho neck and the pathological develop
ments were consistent with death from as
phyxia, and were not consistent with death
from congestive chIlls.
Fifteen of the companies resisting payment
are represented by committee, of which
Timothy II. BrOsnan president of the United
States Life is chairman; ex-United State
Senator ConlSling, Shipman, Barlow &
Laroeque; Hogeman, Buell., Hillhouse &
Whiting; ex-Judge Arnoux, Ritch q Wood
ford, Foster Il Thompson, ex-Govs. Chamber
lain and Solomon, and Augustus Ford
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both of the officers and cadets of the acad

both of the officers and cadets of the acad -
emy.
Very respectfully submitted.
G. r.. p. RoDGERs, president of tho board.
l.. M. DAYTON, secretary Of the board.
ISAAC N. ARNOLD, of Illinois.
j. SCHUYLER Crosby, of Montana.
b. O. WHITMAN, of Nevada.
HOWARD POTTER, of New York.
Asa FRENCH, of Massachusetts,.
GEORGE w. STEELE, representative, Indiana
AMOS TOWNSEND, representative, Ohio.
| VIM. A. j. SPARKS representative, Illinois,
To the Hon. ROBERT L. LINCOLN, secre
/ tary of war
National Republican., 1883-06-15
The Dwight Insurance Cases.

After four and a half years of preliminary
legal fencing and fighting the army oflawyers
engaged in the remarkable Col. Dwight in
surance cases are at last ready TO begin the
final fight. The sensational circumstances
surrounding the death of Col. Dwight, the
large sum Of money involved, and tho array
of distinguished legal talent employed, tend
to make the suits memorable in the annals of
the law. The following are the life insurance
companies interested, together with the
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Educational.


HoWEs BOOK -KEEPING--M NTHs OF
Il study saved; with ponmansllp, Ne, 81 monthly
separate ladies' department. q. W HOWE, 6l7 Sew
Cnth street lell'iln*
NTIS5 J.. H. SMITH. RECENTLY FROM
INl Wellesley College, with wide experience in
teaching Will open the middle Of June, ~ i56T
street q summer school for pupils Of all grades in
English Latin French, and German; pupils lifted
for iAll examinations, day aud evening sgsAlons;
le5l2ts
GUNNER COURSE AT sPENCERIAN BUsG-
- ness College, corucr Ninth aud u Streets In pen-
mAnship, BOokEcepiug hui Correspondence for
June July, August l,rh DAY sessions, n. to u
M, hVo DAYS each week. Evening sessions, o Ia II.
M, four evenings each week, These sessions provide
practical training for youth aud mrn and omen
during "A season when habits OF indOlencG and indui-
gence In expensive pleasures are liable 20 produce
permanent injury special ratee OF tuition by thu
month or quarter Scholarship for q year, day or
eyonng, s6O special Clts SOS In practical writing,
ganizod at beginning OF rii month"; sixteen lessons
~ Call or send for circulars
HENRY &. SPENCER Principal
MRS, SARA a. sPENCEt, NlcoPnnclpaL
VoB WORK or EVERY YCHARACrEkAED
81 sci iptOn executed az Tho National Republican
Onico, AZ any hour day OF night, aud every day ia
Ihe yesr Coed work aud loMptleeA
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Boar0irq.


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ITl sons desiring meals will please call on nd.
dress CATERER, 1872 X street northwest. Iel63tt
JUDICIARY PARK DINING AND LUNCH
~ Rooms, southwest corner Fifth and q streets
northwest Regular meals 90 25, aud 20 cents.
Table board (two meals q day. sli per mouth.
Lunches, ., 10, and 10 cents. d. q. EICHELBERGER,
Proprietor. jel6GN
THIRST CLASS TABLE BOARD AT GI3 TIIIR-
IL teenth street northwest; also pleasant furnished
rooms. Jelf3tf
TNREMoNT HOUSE.
4 CHANGE OF PROPRIFroRa
Firstcass table, pollteand attentive wants Very
desirable situation for families. Rates, $3.50 and s.
per day s25, $50, S3j, and $40 per month.
del t. W.. DENISON, Proprietor
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