davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
The Teachers Institute.

The following are the proceedings
of the teachers institute of the pub
lie schools held last Saturday:
The final meeting of the teachers
institute was held at the graded
school building at $50 a. M, Prof. j.
B. VIM presiding. There were pres
ent three visitors and twenty teach
ers. The meeting having been called
| to order the secretary, Miss SlOSS,
read the minutes of the preceding
meeting, after which Prof. Winn de-
| livered an earnest and enthusiastic
! address on professional Success"
, The work of the teachers was partic-
ularly interesting, consisting OF es-
says on various school subjects, this
meeting having been designed for
| that purpose. Miss CliftOn's essay on
Flora and Fam" was beautiful and
interesting.
Examination by Prof. Woodson was
full of wise suggestions.
Miss Lucy Towards essay on allow
ers" was, as the subject suggests, pref
ty and poetic, showing that in the
school room the beautiful is en-
nobling and elevating.
Thesubject: "Perceptive Faculties"
by Miss Pattie Smith, was very ex-
cellent, showing that the perceptive
| faculties must be cultivated before
the conceptive.
Miss Erkel's essay on Teaching"
was short and earnest, revealing a
high appreciation of the teachers
mission and influence.
Miss Linn's address on ''The Teach
er's World was as comprehensive as
its subject.
Mr.. Anderson, in his subject, "The
Need of Special Training" showed
that while special training is indis-
pensable, general culture is no less so.
The usually dry subject of "Ex-
traction OF Roots" was made quite
interesting by Mr.. Maloney.
Miss Haynes on Education of
Children" showed a thorough appre-
citation of her duties as trainer of
young minds.
Public Schools" their uses, ETC.,
was ably discussed by Miss Pfaeffiin..
Miss Carrlngton showed quite a
kno Wedge of metallurgy in her essay
on Metals
Miss Mamie Dawson's excellent
essay on ITO Be or to Seem," was
unique and rendered in most pleas
ing style.
GESTURES, by Miss Mollle Dawson,
was finely illustrated by graceful and
original Calisthenic exercises.
The essay on Music as an Educa-
tor" by Miss Pattie TONNES, was
| pretty and characteristic.
Miss McAlister had an essay on
Educators" and gave in outline the
pros and cons of that profession, in
dicating a knowledge of human ma
ture as well as of science.
| Miss Delaney's essay on "Knowl-
edge" was comprehensive in outline
and indicated comprehensive mind.
The essay of Miss Jones on "The
New Education" the theories result
ing from the revolution in modes of
teaching, etc., was ably given, and
showed a thorough knowledge of the
subject.
Miss Marshall's essay on "The Ner-
vous System and the Brain, illustra-
ted by cuts and charts, revealed a
thorough knowledge of physiology
and was very interesting. Another
: fine lecture, also denoting familiarity
with physiology, was given by Miss
Brown, whose subject was the Ear. .
The session was somewhat longer
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
+ IF A MAN DIE, SHALL HELIVE
AGATNS-

If death be an eternal sleep,
Why doth the Spring return
To scatter flowers beneath our feet,
And the wastes of Winter spurn?
If death be an eternal sleep,
Why doth the buried grain
Send forth new haryeStS for man TO reap,
And Written the spreading plain?
IL death be an eternal sleep,
Why the oceans ceaseleSs flow,
While the planets all their JOURNEYS keen.
And never weary grow?
Ii death be an eternal sleep,
Why do we hope for Heaven,
When we approach the mercy-Seat
And ask to be forgiven?
Ii death be an eternal sleep,
When will justice come
To those who toll for others meat,
And receive but scanty crumbs?
Ii death be an eternal sleep,
Why did the angels go
The poor man to bear to Abraham'S keep
While the rich man was in woe?
If death be an eternal sleep,
Why was man e'er born,
And why should he his vigilS keep,
II there is no coming morn?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
Texas Land Law

The STATESMAN returns thanks to
the Gilbert book company of st. Louis
fol- a copy of Texas Land Law by
Judge Edwin Hobby, of this state.
The book is comprehensive and ex-
haustive, embracing classification
of the leading questions respecting
lands titles adjudicated in the first
iifty-six volumes of Texas reports; the
colonization laws and the empresario
system OF Spain, Mexico and Coahuila
and Texas with their construction
and Interpretation; also executions
and executed contracts and actions
for specific performance; limitation,
estoppel, registration boundaries and
surveys; rights and liabilities of ven
doris and vendees: homestead and evil
dence, with a reference to the law
and practice repeating the statutory
action of trespass to try title. 1t is
invaluable to lawyers and land men
and deserves an immense sale.
The price is $3.50 to all who buy at
once, after a short time the price will
be $40.
Address Gilbert book company, st.
1,Ouig
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
Court of AnneaIs.


Hon. John P. White, presiding Judge, and
Hons. Sam. A. Wilson and j. NJ. Hurt assO-
ciate Judges James L. White. clerk.
Present: Hon. John P. White, P.
j., and Judges j. M. Hurt and S. A.
Wilson; j. L. White, clerk.
The following causes were decided:
Brass & Co. VS.. Forsteri& Co.; ap-
peal from Travis county. Affirmed
on certificate.
E. G. Terrell VS.. Kellogg & Co.;
appeal from Wise county. Motion to
affirm on certificate overruled.
E. G. Terrell VS.. Kellogg & Co.; ap-
peal from Wise county. Motion to
affirm on certificate overruled.
Andrew Graves VS.. the state of
Texas; appeal from Colorado county.
Affirmed. Opinion by Wilson, j.
James Williams VS.. the state of
Texas; appeal from Colorado county.
Reversed and remanded. Opinion by
Wilson, j.
bud Timberlake VS.. the state OF
Texas; appeal from Wilson county.
Affirmed.
John Devices VS.. thestate ofITexas;
appsal from Wilson county. AT
firmed.
A. BehrenS VS.. the state of Texas
appeal from Williamson county; opin-
inon by Hurt, J. Reversed and re-
manded.
|. g G. N. R. r. Co. VS. Agapeto Sa-
MORO; appeal from Travis county.
Motion to reinstate for rehearing over
ruled.
Will Allison VS.. the state; appeal
from Hays county.-Opinion by White
2. J. Reversed and Remanded.
James Shelton VS.. the state of Texas
appeal from Hays county. Judgment
affirmed.
Home bitters company VS.. McDan
iel company; appeal from Travis
county. Submitted on briefs and ora
arguments by both parties.
William Staples VS.. the state; appea
from Wise county. Submitted Oh
briefs for the state.
International and Great Northern
railroad company VS.. Isaiah johnson
appeal from Travis county. Submit
| ted on oral argument for appellee anC
on briefs for both parties.
A. ID. Holly VS.. the state; appea
from Wise county. Submitted OF
/ brief for the state.
4 q. A. Mapes VS.. the state; appea
from Live Oak county. Submitted
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
WhEl Will YOuDO2

The illustrated pamphlet contem-
plated by the STATESMAN will be the
means of advertising Austin and its
many superior advantages all over the
world more extensively and thorough
ly than all else ever done. We shall
make it so attractive and reliable that
it will be sought after. Other places
with less that is really attractive
than Austin has, have grown in pop
ulation and wealth by some such
means. Why not our beautiful city :?
Talk this over; look at it and let us
know Immediately what you are 60
ing to do towards it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

than usual and was the final meeting
for this term.
This notice, which is necessarily a
brief one. will give but a faint idea of
the benefit and pleasure experienced
by the teachers in their attendance
on these meetings. inaugurated and
conducted under the able experience
of Prof. Winn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
How to Shorten Life.

The receipt is simple. You have
only to take a violent cold and neglect
it. Abernethy, the great English sur
geon. asked a lady who told him she
only had a cough: sWhat would YOU
have? The plague? Beware of only
coughsl' The worst case can. how
ever, be cured by DR.. VIM. Halls Bal
sam for the Lungs. In whooping
cough and Group it Immediately al
lays irritation and is sure to prevent
a fatal termination of the disease.
Sold by all druggists. a19-d&wiw
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
he following is the constitution
y l.. rl1,r, hnI.

ttdQ Dy-ldWo duOpJCu.
Constitution and bylaws of the
Postal association of Texas, adopted
at Austin, Texas, April %, 1888.
Sec. l. There shall be an asso cia-
ton in this state to be known as the
Postal association of Texas.
I Sec. 2. The object of this aSsocia.
ton shall be the mutual benefit of all
employees of the postal service in this
state and the improvement Of the
postal service, and no political test
shall be required as prerequisite to
membership in this body, nor shall
any partisan or political question be
discussed in its meetings.
Sec. 3. The officers of this associa-
ton shall consist Of one president,
four vice presidents and one secretary,
who shall also perform the duties of
treasurer.
Sec. 4. The officers herein provided
for shall hold their positions for one
year or until their successors are elect
I'd and installed.
Sec. ). The meetings of this associa-
ton shall be annual and their sessions
held at such time and place us may be
determined by the association ut each
annual meeting thereof.
Sec. o. Any person on becoming a
member of this association shall pay
an initiation fee of $l0O, and the an
nual dues shall be'fifty cents.
Sec. Z. Any person connected with
the postal service in the state of
Texas, may, by the payment of the in
itiation fee and signing the constitu-
tion of this association become amen
BIER thereof.
Sec. 3. No person not connected
with the postal service in the state of
Texas, shall be eligible to member
ship in this association.
Sec. 9. No moneys shall be paid out
of the treasury of this association, eX-
cept for its legitimate expenses, and
no draft shall be considered binding
on this association. unless drawn by
the secretary and approved by the
president.
Sec. 10. The constitution and by
laws of this association may be
amended by two-thirds vote of the
members present at any annual meet
ing thereof; provided one days no.
tice shall be given in open meeting.
BYLAWS.
/. The officers OF this association
so1ia4A OO CACObNNi Oll OlAO 1ctob htt1 vi CcttJl
annual meeting.
2. The business shall be conducted
in accordance with the rules usually
governing deliberative bodies.
3. The president shall preside at
each meeting, and in case of his alb
sence the vice-presidents in the order
of their election, shall preside and
have the same powers as the president.
4. The secretary and treasurer shall
make his report to this association at
each annual meeting, keep an account
of all moneys received and paid out,
and keep a record in book provided
for that purpose, of the minutes of
any meeting, which book shall at all
times be open to the members OF the
ilssociation.
Attest: AMOS Z. FOSTER,
J. =. RODNEY, President.
Secretary pro tenn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
First Vice President
b. NJ. BAKER. Sec. pro tenn.

An informal meeting of the execu-
tive committee of the Texas branch
of the Southern Historical society
was held in the office of the adjutant
general on Friday night last. but
owing to some misunderstanding as
to the time and place of meeting
there were present only the chairman
of said committee, W. H. King, and
Coils. Norton and Hoffman. An in
terchange of views was had as to the
best mothod of securing the objects
contemplated by the society, but the
absence of a majority of the commit
tee precluded the accomplishment of
anything definite, and the meeting
was therefore adjourned till Friday
night, May 4, at which time it is de-
sirable and to be hoped that full at
tendance of the executive committee
may be had. w. H. KING,
Chairman Fly Com
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
Married:

Thursday at 7 p. M, at the residence
of the bride, by Rev. Dr. Howard, A.
w. Terrell and Mrs. Anna ii. Jones.
The ceremony was strictly private,
only the immediate members of
families being present. Yet, it
is union in which a great
many experience the most
friendly interest. and none are thus
more deeply interested than the
STATESMAN. In the joining of
these two hearts we must be per-
mitted to extend to two most
estinlable people unadulterated
desire for such happiness as
congeniality Of spirit must secure.
One in affection, and with unity of
sentiment, they will pass through
life's 6tful period with the fullest
measure of such enjoyment as should
belong to the most sacred of life'5 re-
latiOnS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
united States District Court.

AAOAi. lie ls JuuSO.
DAILY REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS.
United States VS.. John III. Wash.
ington. Information for violating
civil rights act. Allegations of pay
ment Of fares over the Houston and
Texas Central railroad, for account of
Laura Evans, NJ. T. White, Barty
Sparks and r. IL. Majors, persons of
color, and complaint against WASH
ingtOn as conductor and other en-
ployes of the road, of denying to them
full and equal enjoyment of the ac-
commodations, advantages, facilities
and privilege of conveyance" solely
on account of their race, color and
previous condition.
There are five cases pending in this
court against Stillwell IL. Russell
two for presentation of false accounts,
two for perjury, and one for embez-
element of $500 of United States
funds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
..SafetK the MatchMord., ,,

Seems to be the sentiment of the cap
itol contractors in the building of the
railway to the capitol grounds. A
neat and substantial fence is being
erected along that line wherever there
is cut or culvert, or other place
where any person or animal would be
likely to meet with an accident. This
is commendable precaution. Blythe
way, the track will be laid by the
time the foundation stones are ready.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
Matrimonial Matters.

County Clerk Frank Brown issued
the following marriage licenses last
week:
Walter b. Fisher and Flora Anna
Hatfield.
B. III. Wright and Alice Patton.
Tom Hill and Ella Scott.
A. w. Terrell and Anna III. Jones.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
Doing a Great Deal of Good.

Mrs. J. Berry, of Portland, Maine,
writes: Henry's carbolic salve is
doing a great deal of good. Some of
my friends have been greatly bene-
fitted by its use. [ think it is the
best salve have ever used. Beware
of counterfeits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
Henry,s Carbolie Salye

Is the best salve for cuts, bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, letter, chap
ped hands. chilblains. corns, and all
kinds OF skin eruptions, freckles and
.pimples. Get Henry's Carbolic Salve,
as all others.are counterfeits. Price
twenty-five cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
Tartar

Are barnacles on the teeth; at first
creamy, then crusty, then removable
only by the dentist. 1t loosens the
teeth and makes the gums tender.
Don't permit it to gather; use SOZO-
DON'T, and keep the mouth clean
and the teeth healthy. d&w-1w
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
If You are Ruined

In health from any cause, especially
from the use of any of the thousand
nostrums that promise SO largely,
with long fictitious testimonials,
have no fear. Resort to Hop Bitters
at once, and in a short time you will
have the most robust and blooming
health.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
Bright's Disease, Diabetes, Kidney,
Liver or Urinary Diseases.

Have no fear of any of these dis
eases if you use Hop Bitters, as they
viii prevent and cure the worst cases
even when you have been made worse
by some great putfed up pretended
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

Mr.. A. F. Lumm, of Fort Bend
county, Texas, writes: Morse Ague
Magnets have cured my entire family
of chills and fever, and that none
should be without them who are
suffering with malarial troubles in
any FORM" Sold by Morley Bros,
Austin, Texas. myldw1y
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

Morse's Ague Magnets are guaran-
teed to cure fever and ague. Then
why suffer longer? Try them! Only
fifty cents per dozen. Money refund
ed if no cure is effected. Sold by
Morley Bros, Austin, Texas.
my1-1V-dW
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

Will you suffer with dyspepsia ALL
liver complaint? Shiloh's Vitalizer
is guaranteed to cure you. For sale
by Fincklea 81 RalSton. 1.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
Fire at DuPre.

From Mr.. ID. n. Springer, of DuPre,
a STATESMAN representative learned
yesterday afternoon of fire that oc-
CURED in that place between twelve
and one o'clock yesterday morning.
1t was the burning of the saloon of
Springer Il Tardy. AS the fire began
from the outside it was evidently set
on fire by incendiaries. Mr.. Springer
said threats had been rumored around
to the effect that, he would be burned
out. but he could not trace the ru-
mors. He had a friend sleeping
in a little bed room attached
to the saloon, and but for
assistance of this gentleman he would
have persisted he says, as he was al
most insensible from suffocation
when dragged out. His friend lost
$500 in money; and the entire build
ing and contents, valued at about
$l4OO, was destroyed The insurance
was $500, in a company represented
by MeSSrS. Turner q Newning, of this
city. Mr.. Springer desires it stated
| that all the citizens of DuPre repudi-
ate the inceniary act; and that it is
believed some outside parties were
guilty of the deed. The citizens have
made up purse of $500, to be given
for the detection of the guilty parties
Wanted to be i'm Time.
"Starchina, ring up the telephone
and tell DR.. Nevercurem to come up. y
s.Why papa" said the bewitching
and beautiful Starehina Swigwell,
What do you want with doctor
Are you sick ?"
NO: but the day after tomorrow is
my chill day, and want the doctor
then; If you don't commence ring.
the central Office win never catch thu
idea in time"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
Deaths DOings.

The following is the list of deaths
for last week, as obtained from City
Sexton G. L. Nitschke:
April Catherine Gildart, diar-
rhea-aged nine; Hester Johnson,
colored, heart disease-aged 38.
April 26-M. A. Martin, old age
aged SO: w. II. Tharp, cholera infan-
tum-male, aged % months; NJ. Nc
Cormick, colored, consumption aged
"a.
April 27.-Herman Eichhorn, frac-
tured skull by fall-aged "a.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
DR.. Green's Oxygenated Bitters

Is the best remedy for dyspepsia, bill
iousness, malaria, Indigestion and dis
eases of the blood, kidneys, liver, skin,
etc.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
THE HIGHER COURTS.
AUSTIN TERM 1883. !
Synopsis of Opinions of the Supreme
Courf
REPORTED BY ED. j. HAMMER,

REPoRTED BY ED. j. HAMMER.
/ Parties desiring information upon matters
concerning the higher courts will receive such
| by writing our court reporter
Warner VS.. Carson ct al; from Park
er county. = Misrepresentation of
value either present or prospective
being matters of opinion, no relief is
afforded those deceived. So also mis-
representations as to the solvency and
responsibility of third parties. The
circumstances of the case depend up
on whether or not the contract is to
be avoided through fraud. An act
which would not be considered fraud
ulent when perpetrated upon a per-
son of mature or vigorous age, and of
ordinary mental capacity and between
whom and the contracting parties
there was no relation of trust or con-
tidence will be held fraudulent if the
suffering party be under duress or
weakness of intellect, or if there
be relation of trust and confidence
between the contracting parties. A
temporary suspension of faculties
occasioned by fear or Overwhelming
grief is sufficient to require the strict
est good faith on the party dealing
with one in such condition. 1t is
good ground for setting aside the
agreement when one Iaboring under
ignorance, imbecility, distress or the
like parts with property at such an
inadequate price as shocks the sense
OF justice IN any correct thinking
mind. Reversed and remanded.
Voightlander ct al VS.. Bratze; from j,
BeXar county.-Under article 1872,
revised statutes, in all cases in which
the district court has jurisdiction,
that court has full authority to adj
any measure of relief, what
ever, whether in law or equity, that
could at common law be granted,
either by a court of law, or in equity.
Affirmed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Weekly Report of the Enrolment
and Attendance.

The condition of the city public
schools for the week ending Friday,
April q, 1883, as per reports of teach
ers to superintendent, is as follows:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03
THE STATESMAN.
Texas Postal Association.

The postal association of Texas con-
yened here to-day, Amos =. Foster
presiding, ]. p. Rodney was elected
temporary secretary, Col. j. G. De-
Gress being absent on account of sick
ness. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Amos
p. Foster, president; c. +. Daugherty,
of Denison, w. Ill. Mcconnell of Jacks
boro, George E. Valde, of Beaumont
and J. NJ. Swisher, of Corpus Christi,
yice-presidents; j. G. DeGress, of Aus
tin, secretary and ex-officio treasurer
AT 3 o'clock p. M. the committee on
the revision of the constitution and
bylaws submitted their report
through their chairman,H. G. Travers,
of Rockdale, after the adoption OF
which, and a general exchange Of
ideas regarding the duties OF those
connected with the postal service, the
association adjourned to meet at 8
o'clock tomorrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

Catarrh cured, health and sweet
breath secured by Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy. Price 30 cents. Nasal in
jector free. For sale by Fincklea &
Ralston. 3.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

Note the advertisement of Ken
lucky Live Stock Record, Lexington.
Kentucky, the best paper on FLOODED
stock breeding published in the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

The following named persons have I'M
claimed goods remaining in the Office of the
Pacific express company, up to Saturday,
April %, 1888:
J. w. Pearce, w. Brown, B. C. Ludlow, j.
Bascoe, B. c. Wells, p. E. McDermont, Mil
burn Wagon Co., w. J. Swain, W. n. Cora
Clarks, H. Palmer, j. II. J. Oliver (Bruegger-
hotf), J. w. Shaw, Mrs. A. Cusick, E. Peach,
E. s. Plummer, S. C. Tallman, j. NJ. Leonard,
Il. c. Stuart, w. j. Montgomery, JIM. Keenan,,
P H. Weldy, j. Birnsteil, Mrs. E. j. Davis, j.
II. FurgersOn, Tom Jones, E. Black, George
III. Lee, Austin & n. w. r. r. Co., j. H. Col
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1883-05-03

Durno's Catarrh Snuff cures all af-
fections of the mucous membrane of
the head and throat.