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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
CITY SCHOOL BOARD,
Eldction of Co1ored Teachers, and Othe
Business Transacted.

Eldction of CoIored Teachers, and Other
Business Transacted.
The city school board met yesterday
afternoon at the office of A. 2. Wool
bridge, president of the board. Pres
ent-Gen. B. G. Ludlow, DR.. J. NJ.
Litten, DR.. r. M. Swearingen, Judge
J. B. Rector and Mr.. Woodbridge.
The following teachers for the col
ored schools were employed: Miss A.
b. Holloway, Miss M. +. Brinkley,
Miss Eliza H. James, Miss J. E. Har-
ris, and Miss Laura Evans, all color
ed. TIE additional buildings for the
accommodation of the grammar grades
in east Austin were reported complet.
ed. They were accepted by the board
and an appropriation of 1886 made to
pay for them. The buildings are con-
sidered splendid bargain for the city
The board decided to confne the
teaching of German to the high
school for the coming year.
The selection of professor of Ger
man was postponed for the present,
The board are endeaForing to shape
the studies in the city schools. as to
thoroughly harmoni3e with the uni.
verSity course, inasmuch as the schoL
ars from the city high school carried
off the very highest honors at the
university at the last term. Messrs
+ A. 2. Woodbridge, DR.. r. M. Swear.
ingen and Judge FILLMORE were ap
pointed committee to revise the
course of study in the grammar anc
high schools, making such modifica
lions and changes in the text books az
are found necessary.
In consideration of the largely in
creased work of the superintendent
his salary was raised by the board tt
81, 800 per aInum, commencing Sep
TENDER /.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
NEATLY DONE.

The Pacific Hotel, at Waco, COmpliment'
Austin, Her People, and Her
Morning Daily.
The Pacific Hotel, at Waco, one oil
the very best hotels in the state, on
Sunday last paid THE STATESMAN
the city of Austin, and her people
one of the nobbiest compliments OF
the season. The following is from
its bill of fare for dinner:
PASTRY.
Fruit pudding, in honor of THE AUSTIN
STATESMAN, Its proprietors, editors and ie-
pOrters.
Brandy sauce, in honor of the city of Austin,
capital of the &, eat Lone Star State. Texas.
Bartlett pears pies, in honor OF Mr.. Phil.
Abraham, of Austin.
Boston marIngues pies, in honor of MesSrS.
Lewis & Peacock, of austin.
New York fruit cake, in honor of Messrs.
Edwards & Church, of Austin,
CocOanut drops, in honor OF MesSrS. Decor
dOva & Son, or Austin
English blanc mango, in honor OF Mr.. j. G.
GOrham and Mr.. Il. NJ CaStleman, of Austin.
Angel food, I'm honor of Col. ThoS. Helm and
bride, of Austin.
Strasberg ambrOsia, in honor of Messrs.
Burke & Wheatley, of Austin.
Baltimore pound cake, in honor of MesSrS.
Finklea & RalStOn of Austin.
Vanilla ice cream, in honor of Capt j. II.
Collect and family, of Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
PLEASO RABLE GATHER
ING.

The entertainment rendered Miss
Berta and Miss Elise Peeler (daugh-
tiers of Col. and Mrs. A. j. Peeler) at
the residence of DR.. L. B. johnson,
Del Vale. on Thursday night, was
an unusually interesting and enjoya-
BILE event. The grounds in front of
the doctors hospitable house were
tastefully Illuminated on the occasion,
the tables we're freighted down with
all the delicacies of the season, vocal
and instrumental music lent a charm
to the reunion, dancing formed a
prominent feature in the programme,
and everybody had most enjoyable
time. Among those present were the
following:
Mrs. DR.. L. B. Johnson, DR.. L. B.
johnson; Mrs. Col. A. j. Peeler, Col.
A. J. Peeler; Mrs. Capt. ]. M. Brack-
enridge, Capt. J. M. Breckenridge;
Mrs. Tiff Johnson, Capt. Tiff johnson;
Mrs. J. M. Thornton, Capt. j. M.
Thornton; Mrs. j. M. Finklea, Capt.
A. J. Peeler, jr.; Miss Berta Brack-
enridge, Lieut.. Walter Swain; Miss
Berta Peeler, Lieut.. G. B. Willett;
Miss Elise Peeler, p. II. Tansey; Miss
Ruth johnson, Lee Peeler; Miss
Fannie Simpson, ]. NJ. Finklea; Miss
Brifendine, ii. NJ. Little; Miss Eula
Caldwell, S. w. Peeler; Miss Joe John
son, G. w. Sims; Miss lie Wilson,
Geo. tyler; Miss Lizzie Rutherford.
d. w. Baker.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
Real Estate and Abstract of Titles
Office of Zimpleman & Bergen,
Pecan St., Austin, Tex.

List of Travis county property
transferred during the week ending
August %, 1884:
William Walker to Mrs. Eliza Walk
er, lot 3. block l, division ID; 81.
Tom ID. Johns ct al, to G. IL. Johns
81 Sons, southwest quarter block SO
division E; $500.
Fred Carleton and wife to J.H. Stel.
fox and wife, 2 acres d. j. Gilbert sur.
vey; $50.
j. V. johnson and wife to G. v
Bareck, l acre q. w. Spear league;
Sl25.
Donald Mckenzie and wife to Henry
N leans. 1872 acres u. w. Davis survey
$500.
c. w. Bergman and wife to A. H.
Achilles, 100 by 81 feet of lots 10, IL
and IL, block 80, Austin; $4,000.
Joseph Brown, by attorney, to Mrs.
Emma Achilles. part of lot block "a,
Austin; $500.
B. A. Rogers to Mrs. ID. Matthews,
lot 40, Canterbury square, Austin;
$3.50.
B. A. Rogers to S. II. Dixon ct al,
lot 46, Canterbury square; $3.50. ,
lIousen, lot IL, block 8, outlot 10, di-
vision o; $3.50.
Sandy Hayden to Travis county, 1
acre, - survey; S2o.
Paul beats to William Erwin, lot 3,
block 1852. Austin; $1,000.
j. A. I.everett and wife to E. p.
Haigler, 457 $40 acres, w. p. Corbin
league; $1,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
AUSTIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
Full List of Teachers for the Coming
Session.

Session.
The fourth annual session of the
Austin public schools will open on the
10Th day of September with the fol-
lowing faculty:
J.B. Winn, superintendent.
Prof. 1. H. Bryant, principal high school de-
partment.
Mrs. Smith Ragsdale, assistant high school
Prof j. E. Smith, principal West Austin
schools.
Prof. Ed Anderson, principal East Austin
Miss Q; Clifton, grammar department, grades
A. and B.
Miss NJ. L. sloss, grammar department,
Miss Z. E. Townes, grammar department,
grades c. and d.
Miss ": R; Smith, grammar department,
Miss Mollie Dawson, grammar department,
grades G. and d.
Mrs. M, v, Jackson, grammar department.
Miss NJ. f. Brown, principal North Austin
primary department, grades A: and B.
Miss M. E. Delany, principal South Austin
Miss NJ. B. Darlington, primary department,
Miss j. A. sayers. primary department,
grades A. and B.
Miss Lilly ,Rimassa, primary department,
Miss L. NJ. Linn, primary department, grades
LIE
Miss Mamie Dawson, primary department,
grades A. and b.
Mrs. P. K. Walker, primary department,
grades q. and D.
Miss l.. N. Holmes, primary department,
grades G. and d.
Miss Eleonora Erkel, primary department,
grades G. ana D.
Miss Jessie Rankin, primary department,
grades G. and d.
Miss Lizzie Drake, primary department,
grades G. and d.
Miss Lilly SayerS, primary department,
gradeSC. and d.
Miss Adelia Sutor, primary department,
grades c. and D.
Miss Mary Downie, primary department,
grades G. and ID.
Miss Jessie Strayhorn, primary department,
grades G. and d.
Miss Belle Dozier, primary department,
grades G. and d.
Mrs. E. M. E. Garland, primary department,
grades A, B., G. and d.
COLoRED SCHOOLS.
Mr.. w. T. Phillips, principal Central gram
mar schools.
Mr. E. L. Blackshear, principal Whealville
schools.
Mr.. W. G.. Wilson, primary department.
grades A. and d.
Miss Lee Ann Persons, primary department,
grades A. and B.
Miss E. Il. James, primary department,
grades A and B.
Miss A. B. Holloway, primary department,
grades q. and D.
MISS NJ. F. Brinkley, primary department,
grades G. and ID.
Miss J. E: Harris, primary department,
grades G. and d.
Miss Laura Evans, primary department,
pra6aS n and n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
SITUATION THREATENING.
Position of the Mining Imbroglfo-Ac-
ton of the Detectives.

Position of the Mining Imbroglio-Ac-
ton of the Detectives.
CINCINNATI, August 25.-Later in
formation from the scene of the min
ing troubles is to the effect that the
miners attempted to drive back the
guard, but they were resisted by de
tectiveS. 1t looked for a time as if
there would be riot. A crowd of sew
eral hundred men, women and chill
dren had gathered around the new
miners and were apparently determin-
ed to assault the Polish miners. A
guard was knocked down by the strik-
ing miners, and he is reported in crit
ical condition. Lieut.. Hay. having
charge of the Pinkerton detectives, in
the employ of syndicate,
telegraphed the sehriff at Ath-
ems, that the situation was
threatening, and he would be obliged
to use violence to protect himself and
the property of the syndicate, and of
the railroad. General Superintendent
Carr, of the Columbus, Hooking Val
ley and Toledo road, reported to Gov.
Hoadley that an attack had been
made in the morning, and also that
to know if under these circumstances,
troops could be ordered out to protect
property. The governor was not
in the city, hut his private
secretary communicated with him,
and also stated that it would be impos-
sible, under the law, to furnish troops
till the sheriff had exhausted his
forces, and, having failed to restore
order, he could then call on the state
The governors guard, of this city,
has been ordered to be in readiness
should their services be demanded
Officers of the syndicate applied to the
state for arms to be furnished special
constables who should take the place
of detectives now on duty, but
arms were refused by the state
as the authorities had no power to
give out the same.
Representatives of the syndicate
state that the sheriff of Athens coun-
ty was called upon, at the beginning
of the trouble, but refused to have
anything to do with it, but changed
his mind and went to Buchtel, where
he commanded the peace.
The opinion of the officials is that,
as long as the sheriff endeavors to
maintain order, there will be no
trouble, but should he decline to keep
the peace, there Will be bloodshed. They
have armed men employed to protect
their property, and say they will do it
all hazards.
No further trouble is feared, except
it be tomorrow morning, when
another effort will be made to put the
Poles to work. There is general
feeling here that the striking miners
are becoming desperate and will make
big effort to have work stopped at
Buchtel, or rather to keep out import
ed labor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
QUIETLY DONE.

A few days since the south-bound
train on the International road had
among it's passengers couple from
Austin, who got off the cars at San
Marcos. Upon their arrival in that
pretty little city, a marriage license
was procured, and the twain were
very soon made one. There is moth
ing strange about this, but when it is
further known that the newly welded
pair have been back in Austin two
DAYS without even the groom's broth
er knowing of the affair, the situation
does assume something of romantic
attitude. The new couple are none
other than Mr.. c. F. Hill and the
former Miss Matte Horne. Mr..
Hill is the representative in Austin of
Bradstreet's mercantile agency. Both
bride and groom are well known to
Austin society, and will receive the
hearty congratulations of their many
friends and we'll wishers in The Capt.
tai City. The wedding occurred on the
| 10th
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28

dali county for completely with the
two gentlemen mentioned IN otheI
transactions similar to those on
which their arrest is based
Elkle, at the time of his
arrest, was engaged in work at Ru'
dolph Egland's stable, near Protection
truck house. Kelm was not engaged
In work at all, but was around the
stable almost constantly. The case
was worked up by two civilians.
Messrs. Louis Henna and Charles
Werner. Mr.. EgIand was away from
the city at the time. Returning Sun
day, the situation was made known by
him to the police. Officer Chenneville
arrested the woman and Elkle,
and Messrs. Henna and Egland,
arrested Kelm. The alleged opera.
tions of the two men were brought
to light through the statement of the
women, who CLAIMED that her alleged
brother had brutally beaten and
choked her. One of the horses dis
posed of, supposed to be stolen prop
erty, is black mare, 10 hands high,
white fetlock on right hind foot,
" pig pen brand.
Mr.. Egland has also had some
dealings with Elkle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28

g. z.
One wears course after taking b.

One years course after taking 3. E.
leading to the degree Of civil en-,
! gineer.
One years course after taking b. E..
leading to the degree of mining en-.
gineer.
Students in these courses will have
the use of well selected library on
| the special subjects of their studies;
of full set of engineers and survey
ors' instruments of best quality and
make; and of commodious and we'll
equipped drawing-room.
They will furnish their own draft
ing instruments and materials, which
will cost from $40 to Sl5 the first ses-
sion; after that, comparatively little.
They will have the opportunity OF
becoming familiar with the maDipula
ton of field instruments by actual use
in field practice.
The Avery Plow company, OF Aus
tin, capital $4,000, filed their charter
yesterday with the secretary OF state.
The incorporators are Sam'l IL. Avery,
of Louisville, and others.
The Estado Land and Cattle COM
pany, of Dallas, capital $29O,OOO, also
filed their charter.
The Pullman Palace Car company
paid their quarterly tax of Sl39 1or
the current quarter.
Assessments of Liberty county
show $214,S95 decrease. and San Au-
gustine county $45, 1893, and Taylor
county $1,124, 1882 increase in values.
The governor is in receipt OF 1nfor-
nation as TO the proposed exhibit of
American products and industries at
London in 1856.
There was meeting OF the land
board yesterday TO consider the april
cation of s. Rosencrantz for forty
eight sections of land on one side OF
Canadian river, in addition to some
200 sections previously awarded him,
on the other side of the river in Moore
and Potter counties. The application
was rejected, as it would exclude
water facilities to other parties.
RosencrantZ's leases already amount
to about $4,000 revenue to the state.
Fish Commissioner Lubbock, who
seems to take considerable interest IN
the work, yesterday received a num-
Der of fine taXidermjc specimens OF
birds and insects for the New Orleans
exposition. Among them are chap
paral cock, squirrel, horned frog, and
vampire. The specimens are pre-
pared by Mr.. Lindsey, of Austin.
Col. T. T. Carnage, United States
commissioner for Texas to the
Worlds exposition, is in Austin.
Senator Pfeuffer, of New Braunfels,
called upon the governor yesterday.
1t is expected that Governor Ireland
will first canvass portions of eastern
and northwest Texas, not canvassed
by him in his previous canvass. Land
Commissioned walsh will also proba-
bly, CANVASS the same sections OF the
state.
Temple Houston, Esq, of the Pan
Handle section, who so highly compli-
mented Comptroller Swain for renom-
nation at the Houston convention,
and couniclled land men to assert
their claims inside democratic lines,
will probably canvass the Pan Handle
section of the state in the interest of
the whole ticket.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
NEW CoLoRED CHURCH

LabOrers' Picnic Yesterday, and Further
- Work on the Foundation.
The ground was broken last
week for the new edifice of
the Third Baptist church (colored)
of Austin at the corner of Robinson
and East Mulberry streets.
On yesterday laborerS' picnic was
given at the grove in the vicinity of
Cherrico's store. near the location of
the new site, and a large concourSe of
colored people were in attendance.
Further work in preparing for the
foundation was done, and the friends
of the enterprise are very much en-
Unused over the prospects. The new
building is to take the place of the one
this congregation now occupies, about
three blocks further north. It will be
built of rock, will be made to seat $50
people, upstairs and down, and is to
cost between 5000 and $1,000. The
corner stone will be laid in November.
and the building is to be completed
and ready for occupancy within
twelve months. The site of the new
church is excellent, and the surround
ing scenery superb. Rev. e. AnGer-
son is pastor, and is giving his person
al attention to the new enterprise. A
concert is to be given for the benefit
of the Sunday school of this church,
by a company of genuine jubilee sing
ers, under the direction of the Rev. l..
Jordan, now in San Antonio, on Sep
TENDER 4, at Smiths opera house.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
CITY COUNCIL.
REPORT OF THE SALE OF CITY
BONDS RECEIVED AND
ACCEPTED.
The Appropriation Ordinance
Discussed and Continued
TIL the Next Meeting.

There was a meeting of the city
council last evening, principally to re-
cejve the report of Mayor Robertson
on the sale of the city bon0s, amount
ing to $4,000, to Forster, Stewart &
Habiecht, of New York, for 90 cents
on the dollar, netting $4,000. The
offer, it will be remembered
was accepted, and the pub
the facts of the negotiation
as presented in the mayors report.
The report was accepted and resolu-
ton was adopted, thanking A. 2.
Woodbridge. Esq, banker OF Austin,
for his services in aiding in effecting
the negotiation.
An ordinance was passed repeating
the ordinance passed July 16, 1882, and
approved July II, 1882, permitting
parties to pay their ad yalOrem taxes
before they are required to do so by
law.
A petition of citizens was presented
to have the water pipe company eX-
tend its 6-inch mains on Pecan street
west from Rio Grande street, to Press
ler's garden, and erect fire hydrants.
Refer red to the fire committee.
Petition of Mrs. G. A. Koran rela-
tive to street improvements which
she is not able to afford, in front of
her premises, was referred to street
committee.
Petition of Chas. Kock, asking to
continue lease of the Smith tannery;
referred to She street committee.
Ordinance appropriating $14,714 to
pay approved claims against the city
was discussed.
Among the items is one of $500
to pay A. P. Woodbridge for loan to
the city to pay interest on city bonds.
The smaller items are for amounts
due T. Brown, Tobin, Won Boeckman,
printing $152.9O; Suares, Lunback,
Radkey, O'Brien, Domischke,
Barnes 6 Flume, Gardinery,
Wheless s. O'Leary, Raymond,
Purnell, Saylor, Morgan, Dixon, Hart,
Petmecky, Walsh, Griffith, Maggie,
Tips, Platt, DAILY Dispatch, $78.82),
Erie Telephone, Watts, Ann Swain,
Sheehan, City hospital, street lamps,
rent of Washington Engine house,
Miller, Padgitt & Warmoth. Jones 81
Steelfox, French, Walton, Robinson
& Son, Crane, Sterling, post-o f1ice,
Dagner, Ice Company. Pace, Wool
bridge Exchange, j. w. Robertson,
Brown, Marks, Recorder Johns, Har.
diman, (rent of fire hydrants, $50.50),
City Water company, Statesman,
$58 95). Monroe Warner, (Board of
Appraisers, $527.5O), Fire Department,
Strader, DAILY Capital, $1,000, Barnes
& Flume, and Assman.
The ordinance was read a second
time, but the council refused to sus-
pend the rules to pass third reading.
Alderman Driskil rendered his res
ignation as chairman of the street
committee.
Resolution to fine members So for
absence at meetings, offered by Alder
man Campbell, was postponed.
Council adjourned.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
SELF DEFENSE.
A st. Louis Bar Keeper Stays an Assail-


A st. Louis Bar Keeper Stays an Assail-
AM.
ST. LOUIS, August 25.-About three
o'clock this afternoon. Chris Barner, a
hard character, and another man,
name unkno Wn, went to the bar-room
of William Kessler, corner Fifteenth
and O'Fallon streets, and demanded
beer, which was refused. Barner then
drew an old horse pistol from his
pocket and threw it at Kessler,
striking him in the left temple, cut
ting a severe cash. This was follow
ed by heavy glass tumbler, which
struck KessIer between the eyes, in
f1icting another bad wound. The two
men then rushed at Kessler, who
seized a revolver and fired. Barner
fell with bullet hole in the head and
died in a few minutes. The other
man fled. KeSsler was locked up, but
his act was clearly in self-defense.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28

A Pleasure Party Go Down from Austin.
Quite a pleasant little party of
young ladies and gentls men went
down from Austin, Sunday, to attend
the camp meeting now in progress at
Manchaca, returning at about IL
o'clock at night. The following COM
posed the party:
Misses Mollie Brown, Kittie Milby,
Mary Odom, Mary Kinney and Miss
Belle Martin, of San Antonio, who is
visiting Miss Brown; Messrs. Ed.
Carr, Con Lucy. Will Carr, jeff
Brown, Tom Smith, jr., and Frank
Wilkins.
The Misses Mollie Taylor, Ada Fin
min and Lizzie Lubbock joined the
party at Manchaca.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
RECORDERS COURT.
Two Days Retribution for Outraged
Justice.
ERInAX

Harry Bolt was arraigned on a
charge of disturbing the peace by
beating his wife. He pleaded guilty and
was fined $25 and costs, amounting in
all to $3.50. Defendant made a mo-
ton for new trial, which was over
ruled, and notice of appeal given.
I. j. Adams was corraled on two
charges, one for intoxication and the
other for disturbing the peace up in
the neighborhood of Bertram's store.
in the northern part of town. He was
adiudged innocent of both charges.
One of the witnesses said the police
officer making the arrest was himself
under the influence of something be-
sides water.
Schultz Holland was accused of
being tanked up. He acknowledged
the corn, and viii spend somewhile
with Uncle Dick, at the locker.
William Walsh was charged with
assault and battery; he pleaded guilty
and was fined $40 and costs.
SATURDAY.
Mr.. Somebody pleaded guilty to be
| ing drunk, and was 50 and costs.
| A. McF. Shannon was arralgned fol
! fast driving. found guilty and tinet
$40 and costs, amounting in all t
s2ll0.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1884-08-28
PETRIFIED BODY.

Mr.. j. w. Cartright OF this city fur
nishes an interesting account of pet
rified human body, which he saw and
carefully examined at Eureka Springs,
Ark, where it was found, i'm bedded
in rock, but few feet under ground
by some parties who were digging a
well. 1t is evidently the petrified
body of q male infant, is about &c
inches in length, of solid stone and
weighs 81 pounds. 1t was found on
| high ground on the slope of a hill.
! Scientific and medical men pronounce
it a genuine petrification of a human
body. Mr.. Cartright, to satisfy
himself that it was not sculptured
stone, examined it very critically, and
among other things noticed wrinkles
in the back between the shoulder
blades, such as would naturally be
caused by folding the arms across the
breast, in position IN which the body
was found; besides other evidences
which satisfied him that it had neen
a human frame. Besides, the form
and features were too well delineated
to have been the WORK of ancient
sculptury. The photograph OF it is
that of perfect being, from head to
foot, without a missing feature.
When found it was covered with
some kind of concrete formation of
lime or chalk, from which was emitted
an agreeable odor as if the body had
been embalmed, and it was conjectured
that the preparation of the formation
around the body was possibly OF a
character that had tended to petrify
the body. The opinion of experts in
science is that it was the body of a
race of people long ago extinct. AS
an indication of such fact, a large
tree three or four feet IN diameter,
had grown up and spread its
roots over the ground, while at the
depth at which the mysterious specI-
men of a past age was found there
was discovered by the well diggers
part of decaying tree root SIX inches
in diameter, and the circular vacuum,
where the root further along had en-
tirely decayed leaving great tube in
the rocks.
Whether a petrifcation or sculp-
tured stone, it appears to bea strange
revelation Of bygone centuries, and
as such is to be exhibited at the New
Orleans eXDOSitiOn