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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
GREER COUNTY COMMITS
SION.
Runaor til t Gen, Mcclellan will be Ap-
pointed to Represent Tex 8.

Ruraor til Gen, Mcclellan will be Ap-
pointed to Represent Tex 8.
A rumor was in circulation at the
temporary capital last evening to the
effect that Gen. Geo. Mcclellan of
New Jersey would be invited by Gov.
Ireland to act on the joint commission
of investigation as to the ownership of
Greer county. 1t is understood that
fully seventy-five applications have
been re .eived by the governor from
Texas gentlemen anxious to serve on
the commission, and the reason as
signed as foundation for the report
that Little Mae'Iwin, be selected is
based up31 mis- intimate knowledge of
the country adjoining the Red river,
and the further fact that at one time
he actually surveyed the disputed ter
ritory. 1t Is also said that the general
has on more than one occasion eX-
pressed himself as favorable TO the
claims Of Texas. and did so from his
thorough knowledge of Greer county
boundary lines. There is soma doubt,
however, that he would-eveI if Of
fered the post-consent to serve, and
the aspirants for the office need not,
therefore, lose heart because of the
rumor in question. There is hope for
them yet.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
Rolls and Oarhunnles.

These are the volcanoes OF the hui
man system. They proceed from i'm
pure blood and from a riotous demon
alization Of the digestive organs. They
are annoying, painful, and sometimes
dangerous. They can be driven out
by toning up the system, and this can
best be done by the use of Browns
Iron Bitters. Mes5Ts. Handy & RulI-
man, druggists, Annapolis, Nd, say
1--WE sell lots of Browns Iron Bit
tiers. All who use it seem pleased
We hear not one complaint"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
RAILROAD RACKET.
The Fort Worth & Denver Begins TO Build
WesiMard-A New Town

The Fort W orth Denver Begins TO Build
westward-A New Town.
Any news? queried a reporter of
the affable. big-hearted state engineer,
at the brunswick, yesterday.
Col. Jim smiled. Eyes; l can give
you a small item, though ever since
that premature account of my
report appeared in the Galveston
News / haven't had much use for
you knights of the pen. However,
IN give you fellows one more chance.
You can say that the Fort Worth q
Denver people have large force now
at work. They are extend
ing their road from Wichita
Falls, northwest to Harold,
are making propositions. not only to
handle the cattle at this point, but
lso to furnish facilities for holding
them, the place being in the heart of
the finest grazing country in the
northwest. and no pasture fences.
The company counts on handling at
least $4,000 head of cattle this season
The road will, dec volense,
reach Harold in seventy-five days,
a distance of 80 miles. Harold is sit
uated on China Greek, u living stream,
and it is destined to be the railroad
point to which the great Texas drive
win be shipped the ensuing spring. 1t
is thought that all the buyers that
have hitherto concentrated at Honey
well, Dodge City, and other points will
cometo Harold as the railway COM
pany"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12

Close confinement is at all times
undesirable, but most especially is it
so in a room that has been freq,
painted, amid the fumes of thread
and oil and Extraordinarily odors
that proceed from the painters brush
and pot. Patrick G. Maloney, of
Washington, D. c., writes that he
contracted painters collie in a parlor.
which he was painting. and was cured
by Mishler's Herb Bitters. For
cramps, collie, indigestion or COM
plants of the bowels, liver and kid
news, it is infallible.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
A POSSIBLE VACANCY.
RumOr that Judge West viii Resign
His 4eat ca the Supreme Bench.


The indisposition of Judge West, Of
the supreme court, has given rise TO
rumor that, at an early day. the bench
of Texas will lose mis- services. It is
given out that he desires to be relieved
of the duties of that exalted office,
which he has so long honored, and
that on his return from San Antonio,
(whither he has gone for the benefit
of his health) he will send in his resig-
nation to the governor. What truth
there is in this report remains to be
seen, and st present THE STATESMAN
merely gives it for Tor what it is
worth-hoping, however, that it may
prove unfounded. At the same time,
there is some credence attached to the
matter, as is evidenced by the fact
that the friends of Judge Watts, of
Dallas, Cat present a member of the
court of appeals, are working energet-
ically to have that gentleman appoint
ed in the event Of a vacancy arising as
indicated
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
MRS. RAYMOND HOWE.
How the Granddaughter p of Gen. Scot
is Making Tour of Texas.

How the Grand-daughlert p of Gen. Scott
is Making a Tour of Texas.
1t will be remembered that a lady
calling herself Mrs. Raymond Howe
appeared in this city not long since.
she gave lecture here, at the opera
house on the subject of the
was fluent of speech, of winning adj
dress and evidently woman of edu-
cation. There was no complaints
none that were ever talked publicly.
But in other cities great howl has
been made. In San Antonio the pa
pers intlmated that she carried
off more than her share
of the funds, given at
an entertainment for the benefit of
the local military. The last wall
comes from Dallas. 1t seems that the
Commercial of that city suggested
that Mrs. Howe'S claim to being a
descendant of Gen. Winfield Scott
was tinged with romance. To this,
il seems, Mrs. Howe's husband took
offence, and going to the
editorial rooms of the Com
mercial called for retraction.
Instead OF getting one ne goC-a
thrashiDg. The next days paper con-
tanned an account OF these vigorous
proceedings. and wound up by saying
it had discharged solemn duty by
putting other Texas towns on guard
against this lady with the winning
manners.
Mrs. Howe met. with nothing but
kind treatment here in Austin, but
where was her husband then? The idea
was that she had left him in California
and was waging war against the
demon alcohol all alone IN the Lone
Star State. Perhaps he met her in
Dallas. Perhaps-but !. II 4sc'' 81
to conjecture further? 1he :.e gr,.li
mystery connected with the matter !;
this: is the lady really the grand
daughter of Gen. Scott Quien Sabe
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
Treasury Department.
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF !
THE CURRENCY,
w nnrn-crrnHr Inn,nnr,- 1909

- croas. nv satisfactory evidence
- =, - = ~" md led, it has
q" r. ar that The City
National Sank OF Austin, in the city
of Austin, in the county of Travis,
and state of Texas, has complied with
all the provisions of the Revised Stat
utes of the United States required to
be complied with before an association
shall be authorized to commence the
business of banking.
Now, therefore; l, Henry w. Cannon,
comptroller Of the currency. do hereby
certify that the City National Bank
of Austin, in the city Of Austin, in
the county of Travis and state OF
Texas, is authorized to commence the
business of banking, as provided in
section fifty-one hundred and sixty
nine of the Revised Statutes of the
United States.
In testimony Il ereot witness my
hand and seal of Office, this 14th day
of January, 1885.
II. W. CANNON,
EODn nfrO1Inr of tho H1rrnp0u
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
THE STATE OF TEXAS,

Notice is hereby given of Che fol-,
lowing described estrays:
One dun mare, IA hands high, about
II years old; branded on the right
shoulder E F, and on the right jaw F.
One bay horse, AZ hands high,
about 10 years old; branded On the left
shoulder T F, and on the left thigh
H l..
One dun, blaze-faced poney, years
old, 1875 hands high; branded on the
left shoulder and on the left thigh 2;
has Spanish brand on the left thigh.
Given under my hand, this 5th day
Of February, A. d. 1885.
d. G. PACE.
County Commissioner Precinct No. 3,
Travis County. Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
AAs W . SE1N4NONf
Comptroller Of the Currency.

Peopls with gray hair may conceal
from the world the fact that they are
becoming aged, and passing on to
decay, by the use of Halls Hair Re-
newer, It is a fact that this article
renews, cleanses, brightens, invigo-
rates and restores faded or gray hair
to its Youthful color and lustre, cheap
", Quiclly and surely.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
known as the bill making gambling a

known as the bill making gambling
felony.
MIR. Thompson, of Bexar, has a sub
stituse for the bill, which he said he
wished to offer at the proper time, to
be considered with the bill.
House bill No. 575, relative to terms
OF court in Burleson county, was
called up by Mr.. McLanahan and
passed.
Mr.. Smith, of Travis, asked to take
up house bill No. ia, for the relief OF
Virginia E. Littlepage, in relation to
| letters of administration on the estate
Of Caleb Littlepage. The bill was
ordered engrossed.
Senate amendments to house bill
No. 30, relative to appointment of
deputy constabIes in cities of 5000 or
more inhabitants, were concurred.
Mr.. Page moved to make house bill
1872 and senate bill 23S conJointly
special order for IL O'clock Monday.
| The first relates to uniform system
of text books, and the other amends
! the school law. Adopted.
| House concurred IN senate amend
ments to house bill 10, amending, by
eXempting certain counties from the
operations OF the sheep inspection
law.
House bill 116, diminishing terms OF
court in Hill county from three 10
two ter ms, passed.
House bill 1856. amending section 46
of the act to encourage stock raising
in Texas, by exempting large num-
Der of counties from the operations OF
the act under certain proviSoS, came
up On third reading. The billirelates to
inspt ction and shipments of cattle.
The bill passed with some amend
mentS.
House bill Al, amending article 40
Of the code of procedure, was MADE
special order for next Tuesday.
BY Mr.. Robinson, of Jack, petition
Of citizens of Howard county pro,
testing against reducing the force OF
the rangers.
House bill 155, regulating the man
ner of taking the testimony OF VII
nesses in civil cases, was considered
The object of the bill as explained by
its author, Mr.. Woods of kaufman, was
TO prevent exparte examinations. sc
as to place lItigants of limited means
upon a fair footing with those Of
larger resources. The bill, after some
discussion by Mr.. Woods, and others II
it's favor, and Mr.. Moore and Others
against it, was defeated, and the house
adjourned until 10 o'clock Wednes
day.
The bill relative to the employment
of female cl<ks in the state depart
ments offices will be the Special order
cd eeointerest in Wednesdays proceed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
luz u. W VOI I EN-
University Regen
'.aIonstrous MonOpoIies,'' 20 Called.

''1IOnstrOus MOnODeIies,'' go Called,
San Antonio Express.
Tbs Dallas Times is on its high
horse and charging about after the
fashion Of Georgia major on a
muster day, and demanding that the
legislature Investigate the moDstrous
Associated Press monopoly" It will
be a sad day for these kickers about
the Associated Press monopoly" when
an investigation is made, for it will
show the people the true status of the
situation and remove the cloak from
such papers, and show that they have
been, by their fiery reviIing, only
cloaking their own lack of enterprise.
There has never been a time in the last
eight or ten years, at least, when any
afternoon paper in any of the
cities in Texas where a telegraph
line runs, could not get reports at as
reasonable rates as any paper taking
them, by paying for them-many of
them have been solicited to take re-
ports-and there are two or three
press associations that would send
report 20 any morning paper in Texas
that would pay for the news and the
the telegraph company for transmit
ting it. But the afternoon papers of
Texas, with one or two exceptions,
take their news "By Telegraph" up
bodily from the morning papers, pay
not a cent for it, and then divide their
time between finding fault with the
report and abusing the Associated
press monopoly" from which they get
it for nothing. They take and use
daily what costs the morning papers
many thousands of dollars
year, without giving even q
line or word of credit, to which,
however, The Express has
never yet raised the slightest objec-
ton, and then revile the report be-
cause it is not more to their taste,
which we think is ungrateful to say
the least. The Express hopes the fery
Dallas Times will have this who'd as
sociated press business ventilated"
The more the people know about it
the better they viii like it. They
would find that to these "monstrous
monopolies" they are indebted for their
great newspapers-that without them
there would not be dozen newspa-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
1ted. Be this LIANT GGISAYS
tsnpchira's senaf

scpshire's sen3f -
Or. .,uSsfeir Drill and Ball-What
They want to do.
The present is a golden epoch of
peace. In ali this broad country of
ours no battles are raging. No war;
ring hosts are desolating this lovely
land, Neither is there any immediate
prospect of war. But men
have not as yet learned to beat their
swords into pillow shares" for. as yet
the millennium seems great way oil.
There is no predicting the hour when
even in this tranquil republic, it may
be necessary to "let slip the dogs of
war" for the preservation of our rights
and liberties.
1t is essential then that the martial
spirit that ever animates the souls OF
the American people be kept alive.
There is little danger of its slumber-
ing in the south, or indeed IN any
section of this powerful union. This
much by way of preface.
Beginning May 4th 1885 there will be
held in the city of Mobile, Ala, the
greatest Interstate drill ever witness
ed in the United States. Sham battles
both On land and sea will be fought.
1t is confidently asserted that every
state in the union will be represented
there. The prizes foot up $4,000.
Accommodations for 10000 people are
being arranged.
To this great military contest the
Austin Grays wish to go. A prize of
$500 is offered the successful COM
pany that never before won an inter
state drill. This is the prize that the
Grays are longing to take. Their
chances to win it are bright. 1t is
unnecessary to enter upon any eulo-
gums of this fine company. 1t is a
home institution and deserves the
generous support of every patriotic
citizen of the Capital city.
On the End of March, as everybody
knows, tue'eorner-stone of our grand
tate-house will be laid with cere-
monies of the most imposing order.
As IA most fit finale of this glorious
day, the Grays mean to give an-exhi-
bition drill, to be followed by bali.
From the sale of tickets to thiS~e ter
tainment they hope IT, derive
. sufficient funds to purchase handsome
, uniforms and defU.y their expenses to
Mobile. Lena Ghem a helping hand
They are pEacticing now with all the
ardor, enthusiasm, and energy OF
youth. They are fired with the high
ambition of winning applause not for
themselves alone, but for their loved
\ state and the city of their homes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
THE LOST FOUND.
Mr.. C. IL. Miller, the Missing Man, Turns
Up in Shreveport.

Up in Shreveport.
The readers of THE STATESMAN are
alrerdy conversant with the facts re-
garding the late mysterious disappear
ance of Mr.. G. H. Miller. His wife
was fearful he had met foul play.
Yesterday a STATESMAN reporter saw
her. She was smiling and happy and
said she had got letter from her hus-
band. He wrote from Shreveport,
La, stating that he was in-geod
health, and left Austin On account of
his business troubles. Mrs. Miller
will probably join her husband ere
long. He has already gone into bus
mess at Shreveport,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
House of Representatives.
Saker Foster and a quorum pres.

louise of Representatives.
aker Foster and a quorum pres
Is. resolutions, ETC., were intro.
and referred as follows:
Mr.. Bishop: Petition of citizens
rath county protesting against
legislation in regulating the prac-
# medicine.
petition which is in a nature of
ldress to the legislature in favor
lstrictions to prevent the abuse of
practice of medicine and surgery,
ling from a committee composed
brs. Cupples, Chew and Tyner. of
Eeston, Mclaughlin and Daniel
justin, and Burroughs, of Leon
was distributed on the desks
use.
/. Linn: Bill defining the
ftnefii and other boundaries of
fbliad.
, BY Mr.. Moore, of Travis: Memorial
r the relief of j. A. Rhombsrg as re-
Diver and president of the Austin 81
1 northwestern railroad, asking for GER
8cates for land.
~ NIL - OLCoe VI l. oAO40- A4Cl1U-
N article 4S6 of the Code of Pro-
dure, so as to read: Causes over
hich justices of the peace have, juris-
ction shall be transferred to the
kstice Of the peace for the precinct III
-.sch the offense was committed"
. BY Mr.. Tarlton: Amending article
rs OF the Penal Code regulating the
Ne Of liquor.
By Mr.. Mckinney of Walker !:
Aeuding article 4766 of the rev.
statutes, regarding sworn states
Ms from railroads to county asses
so, as to show full value
fsS1kx and road !, hedsin each
tunty.- for the guidance of the
in apportioning the values
! each county in propotion TO the dis
hce Of a road in each county.
By Mr.. Cochran; Amending articles
$50 and 1851 of the revised stat
4es, so as to declare property in,
strays not proven away in II months
Ifter superintendent to be in the county
where the eStrays have been posted.
BY Mr.. Fisher by request), Restrict
~ emu SS within Ger
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
CROUCH ON TooTEACHE.n

Instant relief for neuralgia, tooth
ache, faceache Ask for Rough on
TGothaGhe." Ii and IS cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
m AL LETTINGS
Notice to Contractors,
PosToFPICE DEPARTMENT,

WASHINGTON, d. .. FED. = 1000
DROPOSALs will be received at tho Contract
Once Of this Depar ment until p. NJ. OF
April II, 1885, for carrying the mails OF the
United States upon the routes, and according
20 the schedule of arrival and departure spect-
Ted by the Department, in the State OF Texas.
from July 1, 1885, to June 30, 1880. Lists Of
routes, ". tn schedules Of arrivals and depart
ures, instructions to bidders. with forms.of
contracts and bonds, and all other necessary
informal on, will be furnished npon application
to the Second Assistant Postmsste General.
IERs MA HATTDN,
feb 12-6w Postmastsr. General.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
cArARRHor R.ADDER

Singing. lrrftation, inflammation,
Kidney and Urinary Complaints, Gun
ed by Buchu-PaibaD 81.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12

Ppsrd were invited to seats in the
h of the house.
House bill No. 9. amending articles
1922 and 1925 of the Revised
u6es. SC as 10 relieve married
.nen from statute of limitations.
me up on third reading and passed
10y aclose vote.
SUB titute house bill No. 1875, special
order. was postponed as the special
order for IL o'clock Friday. 1t is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
and~EeVlsion

senator OaIIloul; 10 lhoto tui ts men.,1
Pshall be punished, and making the offence
ebony instead of misdemeanor, as now.
Senator Houston, of Wheeler, Of
red resolution requesting the
Uniting committee to inquire into
Le delay of and wretched manner
which bills are being printed, and
report tomorrow. Adopted.
f.. Joint resolution increasing the num-
Ter of places to hold the supreme
ourt was taken UP, and on motion
MAS laid on the table, subject to call.
The bill to fix the venue Of suits
for the wrongful and malicious SUI
ing out of attachments was taken up.
The chief object of the bill is to pre-
went the suing out of attachments
by wholesale merchants against re
all dealers upon frivolous grounds,
yand to give the defendant in such
leases the right to bring suit for dam
Rges in the county where he resides.
The bill was ngrossed-yeas, 20;
4.
Ause bill exempting certain coun-
ties from the district school system
was taken up, and several counties
were added to the list of exemptions,
and the bill passed.
House concurrent resolution invit-
ing the president of Mexico to be
at the laying of the corner
Il the new capitol was passed.
notion of Senator Traylor the
deficiency bill was made the
Hal order for Thursday.
bnatoC Pfeuffer's school bill, pro-
\sg for the election of school SUI
nients, was made special order
~ next.
1854. called up the COM
KING ockholders
|rndf vfolli = Tor debts of corpo-
Faeions a Hding for he issuance
pt execu kgainst their property.
Senate ii moved to strike out
lao stakeholder shall be Liable to pay
ebts Of the corporation beyond the
Mount unpaid ON his stock and a
lrthr amount equal to the face value
II his stock" Lost.
The bill was then engrossed.
The bill engrossed Monday, and pub
shed in full in THE STATESMAN of
LsteTday, declaring certain surveys on
be maps of the land Office null and
Oid, passed.
The bill regulating right of way for
public roads passed.
The bill to punish deer hunting 0y
ire light, with adverse reporb
The senate !refused to a1opt the re-
1t.
RatoE DaT15 moved to strike out
The state except Madison coun-
Lost.
nendments exempting the 2, 4, 8
ii, Is, %, %, ~. rs, 20 and 81 sena
districts were adopted and the
hgrossed.
bourned till 10 o'clock to-mor-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12

pers in the United STATES that could
give the news of the day as it occurs
anything ike To the extent even that
the Texas dailies do now. Certainly
no paper in texas c0nli do it, and the
Texas people would ave tn wait for
their news until they could receive pa
pers from ST. Louis. Chicago, New
York, or some other OF tae half-doZen
very large cities Of the country, where
only newspapers could liz published.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
WORTV OF TESTET
! S & EDS Fl E z
- szssI.EzIRzzz.l 3; -
To any DerSOn sending Scots

for one years subscription to the RURAL
HOME and seven cents to help pay postage,
packing. etc we will send the Ten Packets
or choice veget able seeds named below FREE.
We make this offer TO induce you to become
a regular subscriber to the RURAL HOME,
and to test the value Of our seeds Especially
grown for our use). Following are the seeds
we offer: Oxheart Cabbage, Imp. FLOODED
New italian Onion, Early White Turnip, Early
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Premium Green Pea. Valparaiso Squash, New
Imp Large Sugar ParsniD. We want every
IA. mer and gardener in the United States to
give these seeds an honest and fair trial. They
are warranted, to be of the very best quality,
true to name, fresh and pure and OF the growth
of 1884. Full directions for cultivatiDH on
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|teSltl Legislature.
E-fifth Days Proceed
ings.
SENATE.

FIN, TEX, February 10, 1885.
tor Houston, of Bexar, present.
Memorial of Hon, A. ]. Peeler,
sting the payment of fees due in
1ercer colony case.
hator GIasscock's memorial of
Bident Rhomberg, of the Austin &
ktfrwestern~IajlE0sd company, ask
that the state issue to the compa-
land certificates on fourteen miles
road completed before the repeal of
law granting land certificates to
lroads.
enator Pope's memorial of the uni
eity regents. 1t will be found in
u anotnSr column of this paper
- \lr for the committee on
Gyorably the bill for
and ~Eevlsion of alb
oT land titles; also, favorably
porvide for the sale of all real estate
III off to the state by coliectohs OF
likes the owners of which have ~
edeemed the same; also favoral
Institute house bill to provide for
e payment of deficiencies.