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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

city was saved. His bank was then to
act as financial agent in placing them
in the hands of responsible New York
limits the Indebtedness of the city to
Sl20 600. and these bonds with the
OTHER INDEBTEDNESS,
after the ten per cents due JanuarS
1. and the $1,000 of warrants out
standing and interest were paid,
would make the city Indebtedness Just
1925 600; so unless the floating indebt-
edness of Sl1 600 and interest was can
celed by the proceeds of the bonds, the
debt would exceed the charter limit,
and the bonds he void. He gave the
pledge of his bank to the parties in
New York where he had made ar
rangements for the sale OF the bonds
that the $1,000 Of outstanding war
rants should be paid on receipt of the
proceeds of the bonds. Without that
10 fnancier
WoULD TOUCH THEM.
When the mayor and Mr.
to New York they took the bonds
from his control and hypothecated
them to Swenson s. Sons, who ad-
Vatced enough to pay the lien of his
bank for & G money advance to take
up the old ten per cents due and to
paw the floating indebtedness-the
S11, 900 Marral:.SS-so as to make the
sale of the bonds iess2al. The war
rants had not been paid, AID the
was On deposit subject to call
by the city. He was asked if he
thought Swenson s. Co., or anybody
else, could negotiate these bonds IN
less this $1,000 was paid or secured,
and he replied, Certainly not, for
the transaction would be entirely
void" He knew nothing further
about the matter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
ROsadaIIS.

Is the Great Southern Remedy for
the cure OF Scrofulous faint, Rheu-
matism, White Swelling, Gout, Goitre.
Consumption, Bronchitis, Nervous
Debility, Malaria and all diseases aris-
ing from au impure condition of the
blood.
Certificates can be presented from
many leading physicians, ministers
and heads of families throughout the
South endorsing ROSADALIS in the
highest terms. We are constantly in
receipt of certificates of cures from
the most reliable sources, and we do
not hesitate to recommend it as the
best known remedy for the crue of the
above diseases
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
RnlIheaded Policy

ALBANY, March 18-There IS an
evident determination this morning
to press Roosevelt's nine bills regulat-
ing the city government of New
York city. Roosevelt and his coun-
sci this morning formally asked the
governor to remove Sheriff Davidson
of New York, and renewed their
charges of fraud and extortion. The
governor took the matter under adj
visement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
A Sonnet on a Bonnet.

A film of lace and a droop of feather,
With sky-blue ribbons to knot them together;
A facing (at times) of bronze-brown tress s,
Into wiose splenpor each furbelOw presses;
Two strings of blue to fall in taDgle,
And chain of pink chin in decor0us angle;
The tip of the plume right artfully twining,
Where firm neck steals under the lining,
And the curls and the braids, the plumes and
thelaces,
Circle about the shyest Of faces,
Bonnet there is not frames dimple sweeteri
Bonnet there is nOtthat shades eyes c0mpleter
Fated is he that but glances upOnIt,
Signing to dream OF that face Ia tie bonnet.
Winnifred Wise jerks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
AS when She WAS Young.

Il have used Parker's Hair Balsam
and like 1t better than any similar
preparation L know Of" writes Mrs.
Ellen Perry, wife of Rev. P. Perry, Of
Coldbrook Springs, Mass. "My hair
was almost entirely gray, but dollar
bottle of the Balsam has restored the
softness and the brown color it had
when was young-not single gray
hair left. Since l began applyiag the
Balsam my hair has stopped falling
out, and l find that it is perfectly
harmless ana agreeable dressing"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
TAYLOR.
1t BecOmts a City and all Chicago
Settles There.


Special Telegram to The Statesman.
TAYLOR, March 17.-Our city faith
ers have passed an ordinance chang
ing cur charter from town to city.
Taylor is now known as the city of
Taylor, with population of eighteen
hundred inhabitants.
John r. Hoxie and family, from
Chicago, are visiting relatives and
friends at Taylor, and also looking
after his interests in this vicinity.
D. d. Wetherell, a capitalist of
Chicago, accompanied by Mrs. II. G..
Murphy and Mr.. John B. Floyd are
visiting Mr.. q. III. Welch, cashier of
the First National bank.
Mr.. r. B. Landon, of Chicago, has
assumed charge of the dry goods
department of Womack & Sturgis, our
extensive mercantile firm here.
John Kelly and family, another
wealthy capitalist of Chicago, is ex-
pected here to-day.
The remainder of Chicago is eX-
pected down soon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
A Quick Recovery.

1t gives us great pleasure to state
that the merchant who was reported
being at the point of death from an
attack of Pneumonia, has entirely re-
covered by the use of DIR. VIM
HALLS BALSAM FOR THE
LUNGS. Naturally he feels grateful
for the benefits derived from using
this remedy for the lungs and throat;
and in giving publicity to this state
ment we are actuated by motives of
public benefaction, trusting that
others may be benefited in a similar
manner. On sale by all druggists. y
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

Mrs. WinsIow's soothing Syrup
should always be used when children
are cutting teeth. 1t relieves the lit
tie sufferer at once; it produces
natural, quiet sleep by relieving the
child from pain, and the little cherub
awakes as "bright as a button" 1t is
very pleasant to taste. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all
pain, relieves wind, regulates tao
bowels, and is the best known remedy
for diarrhea, whether arising from
teething or other causes. Twenty-Five
cents bottle. jelly
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

Texas, has, therefore, decided to plac,
itself at the command of the great
body of intelligent readers by making
a tangible reduction in its price, but
without reducing its various unsur
passed news features. To the con.
trary, every avenue of news win be
carefully searched and all that trans.
pires Will be faithfully and extensive.
" presented.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

Take care OF your Liver. a great
number of the diseases to which man
kind are liable arise from disordered
condition of this organ. Keep it in a
sound and healthy condition end you
can defy disease. PRIOKLY ASH BIT
TIERS are especially adapted for this
purpose, being composed OF. drugs
which act on the liver, giving it tone
and strength to Withstand malaria.
fe2eOd&W
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
Ahont thirty wears AGO prom1nen

About thirty years ago a prominent
physician by the name of DR.. William
Hall discovered or produced after long
experimental research, remedy for
diseases of the throat, chest and lungs,
which was of such wonderful efficacy
that it soon gained wide reputation
in this country. The name of this
medicine is DIR. VIM. HALLS Ball
SAM FOR THE LUNGS, and may
be safely relied On as speedy and
positive cure for coughs, colds, sore
throat, etc. Sold by all druggists
anI6-eod&w.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
saddles and Harness.

Dixon & Co. having decided to re-
duce their stock of saddles and har-
ness are offering them at very low
figures. Any one wishing to purchase
will consult their interest by calling
and examining goods and prices.
ian8-tf.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

H. B. Hillyer received more prem
iums at the late state fair than all
other artists combined. He has IL
diplomas, silver medals and three
cups awarded him at Austin and
Houston fairs. I'm.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
Case not Beyond Help.

DR.. Fl. NJ. Hinsdale, Kenawee, Hi
nois, advises us of remarkable cure
of consumption. He says: ga neigh
boris wife was attacked with violent
lung disease, and pronounced beyond
help from quick consumption. AS a
last resort the family was persuaded
to try DIR. VIM. Halls Balsam for the
Lungs. To the establishment of all,
by the time she had used one half
dozen bottles she was about the house
doing her own work. L saw her at
her worst and had no idea she could
recover" feb12-dS5W
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
BLASTED.

A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN. TIRED OF
THECRUEL BUFFETS OF THIS
WORLD, GOES TO ANOTHER.
She Takes Morphine and Goes TO
Sleep Forever in the Presence
of Her Two Children.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
A Change of Treatment.
From the Brooklyn Eagle.

From the Brooklyn Eagle.
IF you will permit me to say so,
doctor" remarked the patient, science
has in you one of its most persever-
ing disciples" The doctors face ex-
pressed the qualification the conpli-
ment gave him, and the patient con-
tinued:
"But,l have one favor to ask OF
you"
Name it," said the pleased and
smiling Galen.
you have treated me scientifically
for six weeks"
"Yes."
"Wen. give me something to gel
well on"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

sHILOH'S VITALIZER is what
you need for Constipation, Loss of
Appetite, Dizziness and all symptoms
of Dyspepsia. Price 10 and 70 cents
per bottle. Finklea & Ralstoa whole
sale and retail agents. d&w
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
The FLOWING Keifel

From the New York Daily World.
The Mail and Express, in tone of
distress, pronounces Mr.. Carlisle as
speaker "a sad and solemn failure" 1t
is presumed that the comparison is
made with the great and glowing Kei-
fer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
Now ,s the Time

To have your broken furniture re-
paired, upholstered and made new in
general. Also your mattresses made
over and new at, F. SCHMITZs,
No. 1875 East Pecan street,
mar16 I'm
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

CATARRH CURED, health and
sweet breath secured by Shiloh's Ca
tarrh Remedy. Price so cents. Nasal
Injector free. Finklea & Ralston,
wholesale and retail agents. d&w
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
Lat Hin, SIZING

PoUGuKEEPsIE, N. Y, NJ arch H.
Judge B srnard this morning sentenc-
Ell John B. Griffin, the Pauling dyna-
mite murderer, to be hanged May 9th,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
A BOGUS PRIEST.
He Operates in Dallas with Sad Sue
cess:


cess:
Special Telegram to The Statesman.
DALLAS, March ia fraud, pass
ing himself off as Father Ryan. the
celebrated poet priest of the south,
now resident of st. Louis, was jailed
to-day for collecting money from Dali
las Catholics, on the pretense that he
was raising a Catholic charitable and
educational fund. He was taken be-
fore mayor Cabell this morning, and
given one hour to leave the city. This
is the second bogus priest that has
sWindled Dallas Catholics within a
year, by pers onating Father Ryan.
Officials and detectives of the Pa
cific Express Company from ST. Louis
are in Dallas and other north Texas
cities, looking after accomplices of the
embeZzler recently captured in Mil
waukee. 1t is claimed that nearly
$4,000 of the swag has been traced to
this state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
IT Won't Work

From the Philadelphia Record.
Robert O. Lincoln is the bird that
worries the life out Of Logan. The
President and the Vice President can
not be taken from the same state, you
know.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
WelcOme, Brother,

GALVESTON, March 18.-The /: : IS
club tonight elected Gen. A. g. al
10y and Col. w. ii. Sinclair as hohora-
| ny members of their body
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
$500 Reward

Is offerel for any case of chiIls that
Chillarine fails to cure-no matter of
how long standing they NAV 28-tf
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

Referring to the above | beg to in
form the public that will continue
to do a general grain. flour, meal and
milling business in Austin and Bur-
nett, Texas, under the firm name oil
HARRY LANDA, and solicit q con-
tinuance of the patronage extended 10
the old firm. Respectfully,
AUSTIN, March z, 1884.
Harry IANDA
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

GROUP, WHOOPING COUGH
and Bronchitis Immediately relieved
by Shiloh's Cure. Finklea Is Ralston
wholesale and retail agents. d&w
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
Notice,

1 beg to give notice that have this
day sold out my entire business to my
former partner, Mr.. Harry Landa,
who will continue same as here: ofore.
Respectfully, j. STERN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

The Sweet Sunny South.
From the Savannah News.
What is home without cyclone
~
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
with Keifer to Make a Man.

From the Baltimore Day.
Why do not Richelieu Robinson and
Mr.. Finerty splice brains.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
Austin Public Schools.

schools for the week ending Friday,
March IA, 1884, as per teachers reports
to superintendent is as follows:
Enrolment to date. 49,. ............1, 500. o
Average belonging. ....... ............. ,565. a
Average attendance .....................1,94 2 0
Average OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 223. &
Number of pupils in the Germand3
partment enrolled in East and West
Austin schools, 95; belonging, 90
attending, 70.
Number of teachers employed in
schools, "a.
Average number of pupils to teacher
(not including the German depart.
ment) as per enrolment, 573; the
number, as per belonging. Ala the
number as per attendance, 1926.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20

The best smoking tobacco is Little
Joker"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
Some Big Sales.

Messrs. Zimpleman & Bergen have
made the following real estate sales
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
ALDERMAN WELLS SPOKE

in favor or REIMBURSEMENT as matter
of Justice to an innocent party. Al
| derman Hill argued that the boy had
claim against the city. Alderman
Platt said the prisoner had been badly
treated in not having been allowed
should be refunded the money he had
paid.
Alderman Wells argued that the
boy should be Paid for the damage
caused by an officer of the city. Mo
ton to adopt the majority report was
lost-ayes 9, noes 10. The minority
report was adopted-ayeS 10, noes g.
The ordinance excepting Live Oak
| street from the extensions of the street
railroad was passed. The ordinance
appropriating $1,000 for street i'm.
provements passed-ayes Is. nays 6
Ordinance to prevent posting cards
and notices on telegraph poles, etc.
passed.
A TELEGRAM WAS READ
from Mayor Saylor, stating he would
! leave Washington the 18th inst, on
his way TO Austin. His leave of alb
sence was extended to the Gath. Ar
ordinance was introduced defining tn,
duties of night scavengers. LaiC
over.
Alderman Schneider moved to cleo
, four policemen. Lost. Ayes, 6; nays
IL. Alderman Wells offered a resolu
|. ton calling upon the Waterwork
; company to grant use of water FIRE
5 for sprinkling street. Adopted. Or
: dinance to allow Capital Compress
q sdopted Alderman Brennan,s rese
luton to fix pay of policeman at 81
e per month was referred. Resolutio
|, that the clerk publish only substanC
of such matter as does not pass wa
a adopted.
g Ordinance to pay Mr.. Wells $500 Il
city clock and keeping same in orde
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-03-20
SIX PER CENT. INTEREST.

The $4,000 advanced was to pay
$4,000 of bonds due the LIST of Janua-
ry last, and six per cent. interest
bearing warrants to the amount of
$4,000 including interest due. These
latter had not been paid and the city
was paying interest on $4,000, when
only $4,000 had been used. He did
not think there would be any trouble
about the matter for with the $4,000
still on hand from the loan and with
the amount that would be in the gen.
eral fund at the time the note would
come due the note could be easily met.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-01-26
More Valuable than Ever.

We call our readers attention to the
value, usefulness, and direct profit of
supplying themselves this year with
the American Agriculturist, the cheap
est as we'll as the most valuable jour-
nal in the country. Every number
contains one hundred columns of origl-
nal reading matter, by the leading wri-
ters of the country, upon all topics con-
nected with the Farm, Garden and house
hold and nearly 100 engraving made
specially for the American Agricnlturist.
The paper, now in its Add year, is un-
questionably more valuable than ever
before. Each number brings fresh evil
dence that no time or money is consld-
cred where the interest of the paper is
at stake. Its House Plans and In
proyements, profusely illustrated, are
worth more than any costly architect
ural works. Its persistent and fear
less exposure of Humbugs and swim
ling schemes, is one of great value to
the whole country, particularly in the
farming community. In short it has
something good and valuable for every
body. Owing to q special arrange
ment with the Publishers, we are en-
abled to offer the COURIER and the
American Agriculturist for one year
and the Engravings "Foes or Friends Y
aud sIn the Meadow for 1915.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-01-26
stir them Up, Neighbor.

The Shreveport Standard closes an
excellent article ON the Worlds Indus
trial Exposition as follows:
Louisiana ought to be thoroughly
aroused from centre to circumference,
and exhibit at this Exposition on all
her resources. Every parish in the
State should act promptly and IN time
for the great event.
Cast your eyes along the 32d paral-
lei of latitude, and contrast the country
below the line with that above it.
Look at the many rivers and navigaDie
streams. the valuable products and
great resources it contains its extern
sive seaboards that modern engineer
ing il rendering useful by artificial
harbors, and the vast probabilities OF
this section are apparent. But most
important OF al to this people is the
fact that Louisiana is the first agricultu-
raj State of the South, while in every
Eother respect it is the peer of the most
| favored.
The prompt action of. Congress 10
| passing the bill appropriating 81, ,0OO,-
| 900 for tile Improvement OF the Mis-
sissippi river will secure the compile
] ton of all those works on the levees
| now progressing under the supervis,
/ ion aud at the expense of the Fedora
government. But this fact should no
/ delude our planters or State authorities
Il by any vain belief that they are TO b
wholly protected from overflow by th'
] government. There should be no re
/ taxation ID their own efforts, their Wig
lance and their contributions, through
local taxation, in maintaining their le
wees ia good condition. The principa
cost and labor III building them hav,
been incurred in building the iargcs
and most expensive ones, and it dc
i wolves upon the State and our peopl
to do their part IN saving Loulslan
from future devastating overiiowt
II We are, therefore, pleased to see tha
the parishes of second and fourth dis
tricts fully realize the force OF our sug
gestion ii the premises, and the Cover
nor has wisely called together the com
missioners of those districts to take int
consideration questions affecting tfl
leyee interests for tIie year 1884. Ih
-sEis timely action, and looks toward tll
future safety of the State. y.
States. Jan. 10.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-01-26
The Press Convention.

It is about time for the State press
to make preparations for the annual
convention. 1t is now barely a month
before the convention assemblies here
Feb. 25-and in view of the slewness of
mails and travel in Louisiana, it is well
to take steps now to assure the proper
attendance and interest.
The present meeting will be an I'M
portant one. All the meetings OF cur
Press Association, for that matter, are
important, but this one, coming as it
does, just before the Exposition opens,
will properly awaken the country press
to its Importance to Louisiana and to
the necessity of each of our parishes
acting in this matter.
A country contemporary is OF the
opinion that the Louisiana press is very
derelict, and not taking the proper
interest in subject of such vital i'm
pertrnce to the State While we can
scarcely charge the country papers with
neglect, they certainly have not been
as active us those of neighboring States.
The Press of Texas, Mississippi and
Alabama have actually had more to
say about it than the papers of our own
State, where this exhibition is to be
held The meeting of the convention
will awaken the country press to the
Importance of the Exposition, and
arouse healthy and proper sentiment
on the subject throughout the State.
But this is only a single incident OF
the meeting. There is much other
work to be done. A press association,
like every other organization, is thing
of growth and development, starting
from little and becoming stronger and
more powerful every day. Such is the
story of our own association, which has
steadily progressed and improved each
year, taking in new members, and
doing much to elevate and improve
journalism in Louisiana. Our papers,
which of old had very little to say edl-
torially on any question, now. speak out
on every topic and speak out we'll and
forcibly. Thus improved, their voice
must have proper weight and influence
This is fortunate, as there is much fol
them to do in protecting our Interests al
| Washington and inducing capital and
| immigration into the State.
| H9 past yCttl uttS aiihhhNA hht'hJ '"i
provenents in the State press. There
has been "a considerable increase II
numbers and still greater increase II
force and character. The attendance
at the coming meeting should, there
fore, be large. 1t is called at an appro
pirate season, the day before Mardl
Gras, when the country editor cal
taste some of the pleasures of New Or
leans life, and when SO many OF ou
friends from the parishes arc callet
here by business.
We would call attention here to tn
prizes the convention has offered OF S5t
each for the best poemA essay and com
position on the industrial and asfieul
tural resources of Louisiana. We cal
attention to this subject now, IN orde
that all those who desire to do SO ma,
compete. There were a number OF ar
ticles handed in last year, but not a
many as there should be, We hope t.
| sac better representation this year
one that will show how much llteraf.
talent Louisiana possesses. - Times
Democrat, Jan. %
The Opelousas courier., 1884-01-26

REUNION OF VETERANs.--It has been
very appropriately suggested, that the
old Confederate soldiers of st. Landry
form an Association for the purpose of
holding annual reunions, as has been
done in numerous localities North and
South. Such an organization is bound
to be pleasant and will recall many
happy memories of the past; besides,
it will increase the friendship and So
cial relations of the members at the
present day. Where these associations
have been formed "the boys in blue
and grey meet together-not as enc
mics, in the olden time but as warm
personal friends working for the
general good and peaceful enterprise
Of the whole country. Thank God, all
the bitterness of the past is gone, and
the future is only to be cemented into
perpetual good viii and kindly regard.
Let the association be organized. Good
will certainly follow the move.