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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05

| DALLAS, June 30.-At $3.50 this morning {
| fire broke out i'll the cracker factOry of Gold
| smith Il Winter, corner OF Elm and Market
streets, and the building and contents vert
| $4,000. The building was owned by Thomas
Fields and WAS valued at $1,000; Insurance
$1,000 Several buildings adjoining the cracker
factory were damaged, but are fully insured
III the midst of this fire Il second alarm was
sounded from 297 Carter street. The building
there destroyed was owned by Mr.. c. NJ
Wheat, who estimates his loss at $500; mSur
ance, $25OU. Mr.. Frank, who occupied it, had
1t well furnished for bOarders. The fire dam
aged him to the extent of $4,000; inSur-
ance, 5000. All the boarders suffered
more or less, as the fire spread so fast they
had no time TO carry out their clothes. Mir.
HunZenheimer, one of the boarders, was badly
burned IN making his escape. Miss Rosa
Frank lost gold watch, jeWelry and clothing
amounting to $1,000. This fire can be accounted
Tor upon no other hypothesis than that OF i'll
cendi rism.
During the two fires this morning, Assistant
Chief Watkins and Charley Gay, of the Fort
Worth department., rendered Invaluable as
s.stance and won the admiration of the Dallas
department and citizens generally. Mr.. Mat
klns was assigned by Chief Kahn, OF the Dial
las department. to the command OF the section
OF the Dallas department fighting the factory
fire, and acquitted himself nOby.
The base ball club received their suits from
Spalding Bros, OF Chicago, tonight. They
are The most eleg mt ever seen i'll lhr south.
Edward ConrOy was arrested and jailed at
late hour last night, charged with robDing
Geo. Cannon of large sum of money.
The following is furnished the press for pub
location tonight:
DR. A. P. Smith, President Board IF School
Examiners
PEAR SIR: -YOu will please call the board of
school examiners together on Monday, the 23rd
day of July, for the purpose of examining ap
pllcantS for teachers i'll public schools. You
will please continue in session Monday, the
23rd; Tuesday, the 2ith, and Wednesday the
2jth, at the city hall. L. CABELL. Mayor"
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No Conference.

LONDON, July 3.-Lord Fitzrnau-
rice, under foreign secretary, stated in
the commons this afternoon, that the
government has no intention, for the
present at least. of proposing an in
ternationai conference on the subject
OF quarantine against cholera.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05

Have no fear OF any of these dis
eases if you use Hop Bitters, as they
will prevent and cure the worst cases
even when you have been made worse
ny some great pulled up pretended
cures
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05

DALLAS, July 3.-United States Marshal Me
hee has appointed Thomas T. GeTrin, of Den
ton, deputy marshal for the portion OF the In
dian territory included In the North Texas
district, with headquarters at Fort Sill.
Superintendent Wallace, of the branch luna
tic asylum to be established at Terrell, has de-
t.rmined not to have a. temporary building
erected.
j. l.. j. Rainey, young farmer from Cooke
jmty, was run over this morning by HOus-
ton and Texas Central train near Richardson.
His left arm was amputated near the shoulder.
He claims to have been put OFF the cars by the
conductor six miles from where his ticket was
purchased for, and that being tired, he sat
beside the track to rest and fell asleep, and
was run over He threatens to SIZE the COM
pany for damages He is in the Dallas city
hospital.
The three-cent postal order law for five dol
lars or less went into effect July l. The Dali
las pOstOtfice has received no postal order
blanks nor any instructions concerning them.
There have been several applications for the
orders
United States Attorney Bigger left tonight
tor Ennis to deliver a Fourth of July Oratl N,
Congressman WellbOrn went to Galveston for
the same purpose
C A. King, eX-chief of the Knoxville Ten
neSSee) fire department, now Dallas cotton
merchant, to-day presented Chief Kahn,
OF the Dallas department, with fine belt and
a tireman's emblem of horse shoe and crossed
noZzles, as evidence of appreciation for servi-
ice at the late cracker factory fire.
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ROOKS--125Tons

OF Standard Books. many of them the hes
editions published YOI1r ,hofca ssn, To-
examination before payment, on reasonable
s|lueice oil good faith, the books TO be re.
l ui al my expense if not satisfactory. Spe-
'itl bargains this month. New publications
f, very week. Prices lower than ever before
knowh; ranging from Two Cents for TenTy-
son S "En0ch Arden" unabridged. l.arRe
i'an Cyclopedla. Not sold by dealers-prices
100 low. Circulars free. Mention this paper
joan b. ALDEN, Publisher,
Jclo-4W IS NeseV 81 N V.
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Direct From Factories.

The latest and most brilliant de-
sign of linen jupe curtains, linen
able cloths, covers, towels, napkins,
laces and gloves at MAX. PAUL's.
ie29-tf
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To Teachers

can furnish pleasant accommoda-
tons for ladies and gentlemen at the
Shipman House. corner of Brazos and
Ash streets j29-tf
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nnV1-1y-dW

A specific, and the only one too for
all forms and types of skin disease.
is known the world over as DIR. Ben
sons Skin Cure. 1t is not patent
medicine, but reliable, certain RENE
dy. Druggists. jy4deodAw
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05

SAN ANTONIO, July ). The county collector,
for the year ending June 80, collected S75, coo.
Col. Ed. Buckley has discharged his liabili-
ties Of Sl04000 with the Dobsons, of Philadel-
phia, and gone into business.
Col Elmer Otis, of the eighth cavalry. has
been appointed post commander here, vice
Col N. b. Sweitzer.
m United States military telegraph lines.
consisting of 7Ss miles, will be sold here at
auction on July 20.
Major WATSON busted himself to-day in
packing his baggage and getting ready to 20 to
the penitentiary. 1t is thought he viii be sent
to some prison in Iowa.
Our military department celebrates to-m0r-
row by general holiday A large number OF
our business men will give their clerks holiday
The 1remen celebrate at San Pedro Springs, at
which place there Will be base ball and polo
games. The German shooting club will have
q match shooting with the New Braunfels team
here.
The Pullman Palace ear company began run
ming their Sleepers through from New Orleans
to san Francisco without change, % the Eden
route and southern taeiiic last night, accord
ing to contract with Pierce and Huntington
some days ego.
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HousroN, July ZINC commissioners to DAY

HOUSTON July 3-The commissioners to day
opened bids for the new county court house.
There were fonr, as follows: A. Baumbach,
Houston, 500 647; G. II. Boring & Bro, Hous-
ton, 500 900; Britton & Long, Sherman,
S9S,000; I. L. Wren, Austin, SS4 600; Mr..
Wren's bid being the lowest. The court adj
iourned till tomorrow, in order to have him
present, to ascertain his ability to max
proper bond, of which there is no doubt.
A couple of days ago young man was ar
rested here for carrying pistol and fined S25.
Not having the money he was Jailed to-day. 1t
comes out that his name is P. II. Hennessy.
md that he is the son of p. ii. Hennessy, the
we'll known Galveston merchant. 1t also tran
spires that he is the party who broke into his
,ather's store at Galveston, short time ago,
and burglarized it of $500 worth of goods The
young man is held to await orders from Gal
weston, but, of course, will not be prosecuted.
The Houston Post will celebrate the Fourth
ri July by coming out under the new manage
ulent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05

Morse's Ague Ma ynets are guaran-
teed to cure fever and ague. Then
why suffer longerf Try theml Only
fifty cents per box. Money refund
ed if no cure is effected. Sold by
Morley Bros, Austin, Texas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05

tI4LvEsr0S, June isl-The teachers and
others in attendance or the state teachers as
sOciatiOn have about I'll lrit TIE city. The
work they accomplished will be ielI III the
school rooms throughout the state.
The board of health AT a meeting this MORN
ing adopted resolution that no person from
The steamship Haytian. recently from Vera Cruz.
be permitted to enter the city until twenty
DAYS after the departure of said steamer from
Vera Cruz. and not then until he shall have
been absent from said vessel six DAYS. and his
baggage and effects shall be thoroughly fiInIi
gated. StevedOreS and lighternen who 20
aboard the steamship shall also be detained
III quarantine six days and have their clothes
and ELECTS thoroughly tumigated. and inSpec-
tors were ordered 10 ice placed ON lighters TO
see that the resolution was enforced. The see
feldfy was also directed to send copies of the
resolution to the governor and the state health
officer.
Twelve deaths occurred this week, two of
Which We're cOlOred persons. Seven OF the
number were children under two years of age
one Mexican found drowned, and man sixty
five years old, who died from restitution.
Real estate transfers flied for record during
the week amount to S2O,6S7.23
Total receipts of cotton this season. S31, f36
bales total exports This season, 50 ,G36 bales,
OF winch there was 517,5l9 bales foreign and
3lO,1l1 domestic.
A siXty-light dynamo machine has reached
the city, and practical test is TO lie made of
Tie feasibility of supplying the city with Edi-
son electric light. MIR. Bartlett, the manager,
Is ut pre- sent III Nashville, but will reach Gal
Vestun in few days, when the test will be
made.
Ex-Gov. Roberts returned to Austin to-day.
A match game of base ball was played be-
tween the Nationals, of Houston, ana the
Brown Stockings, OF this city, and was won by
the former, the score STANDING Ii to 8.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05
Decline of Man.

Nervous weakness. dyspepsia, i'm
potence, sexual debility, cured by
Wells Health Remover" 81
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05
Flies ana RupS

Flies, ruaches. ants, bed bugs, rats
mice, gopherS. chipmunkS, cleared out
10y Rough on Rats" 10 cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05

Taylor, July s.-To-day Taylor took an
other step forward. A vote was taken on tax
Ing all property one hall If one per cent. for
the purpose OF maintaining public schools ten
months in the year. As Taylor has about
$780, 900 taxable property, this will give her
over $500 for public schools. Out of about
eighty voting property-holders in the city
many of whom were away, the vote stood
forty for the measure and four against Quiet
but determined interest was manifested.
Hon. A. w. Terrell arrived here tonight, ac
eompanied by his wife. He delivers an ora
ton at the grand celebration Tomorrow. This
years barbecue will be grand affair and Is
for the purpose of celebrating the Fourth anc
also the decision in the celebrated clever
league land suit, the latter OF which affects tht
interests of many people hereabouts, as tnt
Missouri Pacific Trains run through the
grounds A large delegation is expected from
Austin on the noon train.
Plans for the new national bank building
here were received to-day from the architeci
at Austin.
II rained all around and In sight to-day, but
failed to reach the city, where it is much
needed.
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RARR.s REmEDY CO. = ai tssis,

f 1rrg Chemists anG Sole Prom. %.
ss ''"@''A' M z PROF, HARRIS PAST TILE REMEDY
gARHR ssga loung Men and others Who suher
Hg HLnrkqsS from Nervous and Physical Delhi
sAi ttStsS ity, Premature Exhaustion and
SEHAZzzZsg9. Their many gloomy OnSequences
Inc R..na,r a.. are quickly and radically cured
T. so eaS y =, 1t. boxes No. (lasting a month"; Sg
Sstj,o - elre unless IN severe cases. E5; No.
sIee n9nthsj 90 Sent by mail In plain Wrappers
DIRECTIONS tor tsipg accompany Boz. PamnIa, I.rt
- ~ "@S'~ - are sent reSied Oh scDticaic
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SAMOSTZ'S
v i Q H x

WAITER.
OF all the watering places in France, the
NiCHl Springs are the most frequented, on
account OF the great medicinal virtues they
POSSESS, as the reader Will observe ON follow
ing these lines.
TIE following is the chemical ANALYSIS. as
made by MN bouquet, CheyJlier and Chatin,
by me according to the laws OF chemistry
Bl-Carbonate of Soda.
Strontia'
" Iron
Sulphate of Soda
F." b" POtassa,
Chloride OF sodium
silicate of Soda;
Alrmina,
Organic Matter
Free and combined Carbonic Acid
The VICHY Water does not affect the teeth
IL creates and preserves good appetite, and
ana dlmlnlSheS the eXcretiOn of mucous and
alDumen. Used for some length of time, il
dissolyes the urea and uric acid, hippuric acid
pnoSphateS OF ammonia and magneSia In this
way III acts perfect cure In all Kindey Dis
eases, such as Gravel Stones and especially
Kidney Stones; 1t acts as a tonic ON the mus
cieS OF the Abdomen and exercises very salu-
tafy influence upon Abdominal and Hamorr-
mold stagnatiOns. 1t has a general Solitary
influence, because by opening the pores it re-
uylty OF the Epidcrmis
Ii Is almost specific in Rheumatism and
Gout. In such cases, where deposits in the
joints have to be dissolved, it is essential dur
ing the use OF this remedy, to forego all acid
fGod and drinks, such as salad and unripe
fruits. Also it IS advisable not to use too much
meat and especially not any liquors, except
beer moderately. 1t has also a good effect on
Enlarsements of the PROSTATE Gland
Nj. Durand Fardel has signified the great eff
hGacy OF these aters I'm the cachectic state
which succeeds malarial fevers in the South
However. the chief application of the Vichy
Water Is as 9 remedy Tor the diseases of the
STA.
Fer the Diseases of the LIVER, the Vichy
Waters have long enjoyed great reputation,
and III cases of chronic Inflammation of thai
organ, or in complaints of the hillary ducts,
they are said to work miracles
The Nichy Water is Furthermore recon-
mended by specialists in Europe for all female
diseases. 1t Is given to all patients WHO have
during Menstruation
Deg leave to caution the public, that unless
Mineral Waters are obtained fresh they do
not produce the desired effect The great sue
cess have met with in introducing my famous
Nlchy Water, has induced me to bottle the
same for family use, and hoping for further
continuance OF your favors, | solicit the trade
OF all my new friends.
Very respectfully,
OSCAR SAMOSTZ
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05

20 Preside COUNTY-The two-thirds
s,O undivided interest in go acres WITHIN
miles of Fort Davis, bold spring of NJ
or falling water, sElall rancho improvements.
exempt from taxation for 20 years, small ii -
once irrigated from spring, large quantity OF
Land adjacent at reasonable figures Price.
$500 per acre, one. half cash, balance ans !
years with 10 per cent
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PRESS KILOGRAMS
The Ballot.

CONCORD, n. H., July 3.-The only
change i'll the ballot to-day was in ia
vor of Ex-Gov. Bell, who gained two
votes
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DROWNED IN BFFR
oO1 T%o iIsgn this Z. Popular Beverar,

Concerning this PonuIa
Two Wen Express their Vsirds
Ill nne TACT IS. sir, and you NAV stioL :, ,,,,.
IN rs ,a5 me people of this country are iIsa
shouted an Si sV,,,, m a flood Of lager beer
LAY mug me ear of your cornered corra SrTr
uei maj German drinS has sfrncls ny ,pu
Yes, and the worst NJ ,h.,
business IS that it gets up kidney fro,,hlasd n
,neany WIND raises the waves. added 3 ,,, a.
p ,na mad knowledge of the times
Schooner leaves behind il a wake ~ 1f r.geat
aY9nSues' headaches, torpid lvers nausea and
~, is mat aud lays the foundation of BricStss
q, ms melancholy fact accounts I'm nar, 60.
uni ii,mIGirreaSihg sales of BENSON'S CAPCJNr
i lohoUS PLASTER, which al once mitiSata
,IvSJ S;ydnptoIns Price 25 cents. ASK you
iS si5 johnson, Chemists, New York.
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JEFFERSON, July 3.-Another tragedy
Shocked our already excited community this
.,iorning, when the news spread that Charles
tiaughn was killed last night. He was en-
z iged in trying a case in court till about 10
Clock at night, when he left the city for his
,,ome about mile out in the country. When
within flew hundred yards OF his house he was
-ther met in front or shot from alnbuseade,
two balls striking him, one IN the right ana The
| ,Gner in the LEFT breast His horse was also
s!lot in the head, but not killed. No cause IS
nnown or any clue to the perpetrators beyond
lnInors that he was endeavoring TO get up d
persecution against those who hanged the
negro rapists last week. Politically lie had
ulen very unpopular here Tor years, but per
,unaIly lie had but few enemies.
A fine ram fell near the city to-day,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05
TEXAS LANDS.

We make no charge for advertising lands put
10 furnish abstract or chain of title that we may
Know the title to be straight before we offer lei
safe. We do not put lands ON our books unless
We nave control for Il definite period. When
MrIllng concerning properly advertised, please
give advertising number of this column.
taxes PAID lands redeemed lands and land
certlneateS bought and sold: patents obtained
sd ana quality and value reported TO owners.
we make speciality of buying and selling
Sattle and sheep ranches. Correspondence So
tlci I. vain Land owners and parties desiring
MADDOX BROS. & ANDERSON.
500 Congress Avenue. Austin. Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05

FORT WORTH, June 3.-The city. is alive To-
night Preparations for the grand turnout To-
morrow beng pushed to completion. Many
visitors are already here. -
A number of workmed in the Gould round
house here have stopped work and wages nave
leen reduced Tie strike extends to Big
Springs, and Marshall as well.
The trial of the five men now under arrest
Tor the robbery of Hudson, alias Carlton,
takes place Thursday. Not one dollar ol tile
5000 has been recovered. The lawyers get
ihIS in fees.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05
L. D. Darlington Place for sale.

IN EASTLAND COUNTY-Dan KicheIow
~ $40 on Texas Pacific railway, never fail
ing water, some Improvements, good land and
timber also Would make good small farm
Price. s. per acre
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05

500 TO S250 F per Month 9aStI,. sure 9r,,
nccesH everywhere selling our new braided
silver Mould Wire Clothes line.
LASTS forever, Never rusts, Warranted Sells
thpl3ly at every house Samples and terms
Tree by mail, Address GIBARD WIRE
MILLS. Philadelphia. Pa. jeib-4w
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Wells .sRough on Corns.o

Ask for Wells kRough on cornsss
l5c- Quick, cd plete. permanent
cure. corns. " buRions
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05

Ell PAso, June 29.-Capt. Van Patten, Of the
New Mexico militia has arrived from Chihua
nua with Frank Rayan, an extradited prisoner
hIdict d as rlstler, stage roDDer ana muir
derer He Will be incarcerated III the jail al
Las Cruces, New Mexico, till his trial.
Selrino Gonzales, d Mexican, was walking
IN the track Of the Southern Pacific railway
when he was struck by passenger train and
horribly mangled. Both legs have since been
d nputated by the surgeon in charge.
The Parson Hotel, the finest in the city, has
Just be leased at 800 per month.
1t is reported that Huntington has purchased
Gould interest i'll the proposed White YAK rail-
.ad and will build it as feeder OF the South
eTn Pacific system.
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Trade Dollars to

Trade Dollars to be Legal Tenders.
HARRISBURG, July 3.-The senate
to-day passed a resolution requesting
congress to make the trade dollar
legal tender
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05

GEORGETOWN, July 2.-District court con-
vened to-day, Judge Blackburn presiding The
Judge charged the grand jury in his usual clear
manner, and this afternoon is engaged in try
ing the case of Easy Montgomery vs.. Ether
idge. A pretty heavy docket is expected and
court will probably last four veeks,
Our waterwOrks are moving along finely. A
force of thirty hands, under the supervision of
r. E. Taylor, are at work digging the springs
out and the foundations for the engine and
reservoir houses, The company bought the
$780, and work has been begun to erect the
tower.
Nearly all the cases in the county court were
continued over till the August turn.
Hon. A. w. Terrell and your agent, j. T. Ty-
Ter, are sOjOurning in our city.
A slight shower fell TODAY, LAYING the dust.
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SAN SABA. July 3.-TMo of the gentlemen
who were reported last week as being poisoned
are mpro Zig, but Rev. Mcdonald IS III very
critical cOnd. lion yet. 1t seems 10 nave aHecl-
ed him most II, ,,.,,
immigration continues and all who come
bring stock. III, ..,,,,,,,,, n,
Barbecues will be general i'll this county Ill
honor of the Fourth. 81.
Weather cloudy and the indications are that
we will have more rain soon. Grass Is grow
,np green again.
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FORT WORTH, June 3O.-A farmer named
Geo Carleton, coming to this city to-day from
ar Muncie, Ind, was drugged IN gambling
S9Goo He aWoke very sick from the effects Of
the drug. The police were at once notified and
think tonight they have clue to the robbers
rived to-day for the use of WOrkmen who will
begin at once the erection OF the railroad
hospital -,
keplinger, who fell from the opera mouse
his recovery is most remarkable, considering
his wounds in seventeen different places.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-07-05

MARSHALL, Ju 3.-E. l.. Dudley, general
supe' intendent Of the Texas Pacific railroad
resigned today, and will be succeeded by } M
Eddy, OF the Missouri PaciIic. MIR. Dudley
will accept a position on the Iron Mountain
Division Superintendent Williams has also re-
signed, but his successor is not known.
The IeXaS Pacific shops have been placed on
eight hours per day instead Of ten, as hereto
fore The force has also been greatly reduced
in the same department.
The Harrison county cOlOred fair commences
to-day under favorable prospects of grand
success. This is the first fair ever held by the
cOlnred people in Texas.
A telegram from Jefferson says that Judge
Haughn was assassinated tn, re last night. he
was shot from ambush with Il shotgun, and
over thirty shots took effect. No clue to the
perpetrators.
j. R. Malone has taken charge of the Capt.
tai hotel at this place.
When one of the negroes who raped Mrs.
Rodgers in Marion county, who were subse-
quently hung by Il mob, was arrested i'll this
city, Il cOlored man by the name OF Dick Lane
helped them find the villain, and on
last sunday four or live negroes
from jefferson were joined by one or two at
this point, who SWOIe that they wUIld kill
Lane for helping to arrest Douglas, tn. rapist.
They called al his house, but he had heard OF
their threats, and in place of finding him they
found the police, who promptly arrested them
and lodged them in Jail. They We fined $50
the next day by the recorder.
There were three deaths i'll our town to-day:
Mrs. L. +. Barrett, Miss Cora Bradley and
Frank Garrett.