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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-27
PERSONAL.

Robert B. Mantell will pass the sum
mer in Scotland.
Mrs. Oliphant will write the life of the
late principal Tullock, of st Andrews's
college.
Cyrus w. Field was a passenger on the
Etruria, which reached New York on SuH-
day morning.
The car of Russia has offered DIR. Sch
weninger, Prince Blsmarck's physician,
$4,000 to reduce his sixteen stone to a
healthy weight.
w. A. Croffut, who has been prominent
ly connected with the New York World,
has been engaged as an editorial writer
by the Washington Post. He entered on
his duties on Sunday.
A reception will be given to Il. +. Roe,
the novelist by the Young Mems Chris
tan association of Grace Baptist church,
Berks street above Eleventh, on Tuesday
evening of this week.
e. G. Spaulding stands at the front OF
the Buffalo IN. " millonaires with five
millions between him and poverty; +. ID
Robb and 1. s. Jewett come next, each
with three millions.
Senator Riddleberger yesterday intro
duced a Joint resolution into the senate
providing for the erection of an eques
triaH statue of President Zachary Taylor
to be located at Washington.
Governor McDaniels of Georgia, is q
confirmed sufferer, and, like others affect
ed in the same way, is peculiarly sensi
tive about il and averse in being helpe'
in pronouncing refractory words.
Joseph Jefferson's next season viii com
prise twenty weeks, beginning Angus
80, in Denver, Colorado. The new mem
bers of of his company will be Miss Hen
I rietta Yaders and Mr.. George Denham.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-27
NOTHING WAS sA1p Anour NreRoEs.

On January 20, 1886, Judge Masterson
Bryant for veteran certificate, and,
while he did not so state in words, in his
letter of January 80, 1886, to us, accom-
panying the JEFF Bryant application, that
all of those whose applications he had
sent us we're negroes, we so inferred from
the tenor of his letter. On February l,
1856, Judge Masterson sent us by mail,
eight other applications for land certiti-
Gates, and advised us that they were ne
groes. | don't remember their names
Judge Masterson transacted all of the
business of getting up the papers. think
wrote him for my firm about what the
atfidavits and proof should show,
but cannot say that L,
or my firm, either aided
advised or assisted Judge Masterson or
Kirkland & Bates in the effort to procure
veteran certificates. except as before
stated in answer to interrogatory No. l
and to this. The reason that we did not
present any of the applications from
Judge Masterson and that of G. Wash
ington Edwards to the veteran board or
the commissioner of the land Office, was
that there was no meeting of the veteran
board after we received the applications
from Judge Masterson, until some time
after
| THE FACT WAS PUBLISHED
that the four applicants to whom
the certificates in controversy in
this suit we're issued were ne
groes. | saw the commissioner of the
land Office and advised him that we had
applications for land certificates made by
negroes and formerly slaves, and he seemed
convinced, in his Judgment, that they were
not entitled to land certificates, and said
he would not issue land certificates to
such persons. My firm then sent all the
applications from Judge Masterson and
papers back to Judge Masterson.
To intorogatory 3.--We sold each and
every of those certificates to Messrs.
LEON & H. BLUM, for 5000,
that is 5000 apiece. There was no mar
ket value for such certificates, so far as
know, from the goth to the last of Decem-
Der, 1885. know that about December
l, 1885, 1 sold one that 1 had owned for
some time for $500. l would say that
$500 in the open market was fair price
for veteran certificates from December e
to December 81, 1885. I know of no person
in Austin, except my firm, that would have
paid $500 apiece for four veteran lane
certificates at any time between the 2Ott
and last of December, 1885. l think $500
would be good price now, in the oper
market, for such certificates.
ENDEAvoRED TO-DAY
to get an offer for one or more certifi
Gates, and | failed to find buyer, or on
who would make an offer. We have pro
cured and sold quite number of veteral
certificates. presume we have, in on
; way or another, handled from four to fiv
hundred of them. l cannot say that W
deal in them now extensively, but we hav
bought and sold several hundred of ther
within the past five years.
S (Signed) JoE Fl. STEWART
S Note-These answers are duly sworn
, before R. G. Shelley, notary public.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-27
BE SURE

you are right, then go ahead, is an I'M
portant practical adage which should be
remembered in the purchase of a medicine
for the blood. Ayers Sarsaparilla is
highly concentrated and powerful altera-
tive. It is universally acknowledged to be
the best blood purifier. w. F. Nichols,
Washington ST., Boston, Mass, writes:
"After suffering for several years, with
Indigestion, / was advised and induced
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-05-27
T O Take

Ayers Sarsaparilla. have greatly Inn
proved. My health was never better than
at present." Annie Zwinsky, GO State ST.,
Brooklyn, N. Y, says that she took Ayers
Sarsaparilla for tumor in the throat
Goitre-and, after using it for three
months, the swelling all disappeared. Per-
sons troubled with Goitre should try this
medicine. Eli Campbell, Hooker, Pa.
writes: "By the use of
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

Long l'r.nrh la, opened uut IN al IT.
glory tins season aud freth pant. III
hotels have been iresh'ncd az, improved
ami the "openlns day va, attended l.,
aronNid'rahle crowd =. thl,tmo IT,,
guests at" - nnm,rou~ ~ ~ ip,tle each
other. N"w York can turn ont a crowd
fnf ah>thlng, The attractions " tie
branch arr Il, aIhniug ,yer. ana tlo
t"il''s and frINolItrs ot TIA, place prom.
49, ~ exceed any farrrry,ar
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

'' il"\t CAMPAIGN will hr fought
out U.s. 'h" democrats ON on >nlr
AMI Ia" "'iearrhIsts on the other.
| hc druorllt, Will absorb aII the
'hr IlttI"lns N the state. and The
".t l">>,i~ that have been suck inc
The ,ttc h'ool from The state hut
claiming to- be democrats. for the
Il>' several years, VII alien thum
selves with the oIlguchi,t>. tn, i,
sue l> between PROGRESS and old r..
"Nl~ln For The state to advance.
the rtl ker, aud rjng>trr, tia,
have had their heel, upon the meek,
ii !, submissive people for the past
eighteen years. must h, shown lin,
th'lr day has past, and hat the pee.
tIe have Ip>rn IN their might and
broken the ,barklrs of poltic,l
"Ia'r't from their hands. \ ncv
-turtitlon j, h,tr, new and rrn.
.,re'>Ne lIras are obtaining, ana
ne" lwn and measure. must he
brought I" The front. The voice #
The people must be supreme Levy
un'V Times
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

Thu French people. when one. launch.
td on u financial scheme, will evidently
e"iditi'f ana lnS" iIuf" money without
tue slightest prospect uf getting II back
man ANY nation on the fac. ~ ,l., yloln.
IN" 'ahIetrtm reports that the lrrtlo h
government has submitted To the ham.
Der oi Deputies hill IT, authoril, the
Panama anal ruupan, b. is,ue the pro.
posed lottery loan 'Ihi. i. simply 10
throw more good money after lRpl
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

some interesting facts have come tn
I'Slt' ~ fi"'aSc nf brewster n Co.. ear
nag" manufacturers. against Rufus
0ttrh. a Wall street broker. brewster
y '"' have evidently. a sly way of
catching HrLnluS. II is "A vnf, hjrh
toned nm. Int, according H. the r,i.
''h'' W the ea~c. one not above Jockey
ing IN order 10 effect saln. RUFUS Hatch
bought a carriage, which he saws was
Warranted iirst.cllss. but which. in tim.
proven u h' defective, requiring flr.
'Iuent repairs The amount Of monn,
duo l. only $liji0, but the rxrpns.s the
contestants have paid already amount To
t'Neral thousand dollars, and no pru..
pct Of reaching a conclusion vet Tho
interesting point brought ont. besides the
defects IN the carriage. is that Brrvst
x 90. "btlbed llatch's coachman hy pi,.
lhS iim 'htistmas presents" This was
II great exposure, and If suhstantiytrI
wouit practically ruin the manufactu-
rera ~ the estimation Of all honorable
mon. li'ncc the determined fight. II
brings to light also a novel fpa,ur.
IN &eW York cuisines, aud shows that
tfrat firms are not above doing ht,l.
things. We should be sorry to hear that
Brewster X Go. were proven guilty If
s1ch unbecoming conduct
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

III" lamla Guardian puts ma '',oek
dplas"i on the Jn.t.r. or Judge that
permitted the vile big,mist, George "
't"i'i"h, To 20 at lafg" on "A 800 bond
The Guardian says that the saints 81.
tab viii move IN here now, as the law
~ construed by the Tampa Justice. i.
n"r" favorable for them than in their
nfn-t Il lnraiinn
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

III" llons" of Representatives refused
to takr np tine Morrison tamil bin on
W"dn hay. The yeas and nay. uer.
demanded hs Mr. Morrison resultinp
Yea. to, r@.'s ~. Mr. Morrison gn,,.
motto" that h" would renew hs mor,on
on TUESDAY next,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

i"lItiral minli,st,rs are tftunnt in
thHlahi Vt present. Mr. Gladstone, hu>
boon followed 10y our it IN Iuld IIu
''h&fnh ami fnnelI IS preparing enc
Ia" 'altne altirs- WI H., ISSUED. n,t
pe"lIN I" the lrlsh, lmt tlr Inld,-h
people. It viii rcl--urr the nation con
''thht the consequences # granting
home tuI" 10 Ireland Lord harrington
do, not view the question N the hshi Of
lu-i'e" aud right. but one Of .xp.dlpn.,
~ '"i't.r, II" Is opposed t. Irish Iura,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

h" "ailsatinn army has louItlrss
h"'nat ""'k IN the Illinois lnnitontiat,.
'trtht" ceremony Was witnessed in
TINT rln'e "n MONDAY a-t The rite Of
continuation "as conferred un II, con.
ttrt> The nurltiers were the first la
l'I' ~ an appearance, and. of eour-,
thu most rI'toul The burglar, and i,
htttitl" criminals wcta inx, To- follow
t'lon, If IT," worst typ experienced
r"l2lon aud were taken INTO IT," con
rtePttipt If the ,l,,uut.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

y" "h'lIi r'nlc' The Tampa Guard
IAN -HlN4tftt south Florida should hive
II' htN congressman. l3nt the ",nI,
'hahr" left fpr the democracy down
'l'tt Is a. u, inmate II nutur \. :. Mann
ct fernando What has the deuon,r,r,
lo"h ON the t'ulf coast been doing to
me Guardian that it should rrtolt in thi.
manner The suggestion j. one nf the
most cruel that we have heard Of in a
i"'IE Time. What could \. :. Mann do
~ t't4ntrfttS~,
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

\ great festival and hall was gls,,. in
Boston on IT," night of the 18th instant.
which nrtt'd 10000. in all Of the Irish
parliamentary fund. Gov. Hill, Of New
York. was the orator of the evening.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

H.. cit2an. of Tampa are rriuiciny
that th" in-t National Bank has up med
Oh. for .nsine,s. and that il, new, crisp
- bili- arr living about in swrlI-.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

IL = ruN reported that the Standard
pil COMPANY i, after the control If thu.
frorgft Central railroad, and that a
large amount 1T stock of that road has
recently changed hands.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

q seems ~.ttlel that GnLan mail, viii
hettlttrf ls' sent l,y way Of Timll.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

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= 7-At>lat .Lss~ Man. NATTER
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19

fALiTk \ tI.A.. JUNE 10, tssG
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1886-06-19
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PA s1sA. fituaII.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
A GHosT-HAUNTED ooMMUNITY
Tho scene OF a Triple Tragedy Said 20
be the Home of Perturbed Spirits.

from mo Netn ON HoTfQs
NEW HAVEN, Feb. 2S.--The residents Of
KIlngworth, a quiet little town on the
Sound, are very much exercised over q
haunted house. On lonely road near
the centre Of the town stands an old house
OF peculiar construction. 10 was in this
mansion that decade ago Mrs. Horace
Higgins cut the threats Of her three chill
dren while they were asleep They were
buried in the village church yard and, al.
though the other graves there are covered
in summer with an abundant growth OF
grass, not a blade ever grows on the
graves Of the children.
Their mother was adJudged insane and
confined in "A room overlooking the graves.
and every night until she died she would
stand at the window gazing on the clock
In the church tower near by, moaning
and craving pardon for her crimes.
For many years the house bad the repu-
tation Of being haunted, and 10 almost
continuously remained tenantless until
last summer, when the Ray family, OF
Boston, took 10 as "A summer residence.
The hrst night they slept there the two
tenants we're nearly scared 10 death by
the apparition Of woman In white
standing Rt their bedroom window. Loud
and unearthly noises echoed through the
house. The next night Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
say they saw the apparitlon, and they
promptly gave up the house. Recently
only these facts were learned by the viii
layers. and since then several weird
sights have, 10 Is said, been seen In the
old mansion.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
GOV. sEYMoURs ESTATE.
How He and His Old Partner Divided an
Immense Tract Near Clean ny Lot.

III ow He and His Old Partner Divided an
Immense Tract Near OIean ny Lot.
CLEAN, n. Y, Feb. 24.-Fifty years
ago this month Horatio seymour became
possessed OF a large tract Of land near
this village of some 1000 acres, which
made him the largest real estate owner in
the township. The land at that time was
covered with timber, which has long since
been removed and manufactured into
lumber, netting Mr.. Seymour and his
business partner. 5. Il. Homer, Of this
place, handsome sum.
some years ago Mr.. Seymour and MIR.
Homer determined TO divide the land
equally. A map of the same was made
and the tract equally divided thereon. one
section being marked "A" the other "B. :"
Mr.. Seymour chose the following method
OF dividing the same: At his request G..
S. Parry placed two slips Of paper In "A hat,
marked to correspond with the letters on
the map, and Mr.. Homer was requested to
draw one. He did so, and drew the divi-
sion that has since proved the more valua-
bic, as 1t is nearest 10 the village and is
now covered with immense iron oil tanks,
erected by the Standard OH company.
The tract left to Mr.. Seymour be retained
to the time of his death, which made him
the largest real estate owner here. His
tract of land is supposed TO be very valiia-
bic, as several oil wells have been drilled
near by and quantities Of oil discovered,
and the probabilities are that 10 will prove
an immense fortune TO his heirs.
Mr.. seymour always manifested a great
Interest in this place, and formerly was a
frequent visitor here, where he was held
in great respect by all GLASSES Of citizens.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
For Observation-Disclosures.

nor RENT, about twenty acres OF land
Il partly within the extended city limits
extending from the Waters road to South
vile, with entrance from that road and also
by way of the White Bluff road. There is
small dwelling house ana a large stable and
we'll Of good water on the premises. Several
acres adjoining the house is fenced and under
cultivation, and fine lot of fruit trees plant
ed. The place is conveniently located for
range for cattle, which can be fenced at a
small cost. For particulars apply to c. II.
DORSETT
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
CHEAP ADVERTISING.
tt7uidH rIsG-4- artra.
8ni awTef ri baaf' .Her.t1 s
One. !Ceflta Word,

RJ,.,w 70 a. S,-----sA-- H.
,ADgFE9t.r IS BiEE MS, 1Sa It'ordSvOso
n.ofss ~ sAsSt aIsial che 0fst &t5t pdpt1(
tnssasf Jet rsNTs GENT ANVORD, Cash
IN Adodnce, each assertion.
Everybody loho has any tOdnt 10 supply
anything TO buy or to sell, any business or
accommodations to secure, indeed, any aOish
TO grGttty, should ddcertise in this column.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

Ids Will give Lhe owner, pfhcLlGdllgs uFe
handsome costumes, the only one not
complete being the delaine, which has
pretty cowslip figure ard will be used
for the house over brown silk skirt
already In possession. The SILK dress
will be really handsome, and accompanied
by small UiSite or mantle TO match, The
trimming is much richer than lace, and
the additional cost will be only that OF
fitting aud stitching some portions. The
black lace fchu will be employed for the
street, with the ginRham in two shades
Of gray-Dlue, and with this will be worn
also black straw hat or bonnet trimmed
with feathers taken of winter bonnet
A brown straw bonnet-cost 81 T5--will
be purchased 10 wear with the beige. and
an ulster for travelling and black lace
bonnet made 10 wear with the silk, tue
materials being already In pOssesslon' in
fact, being real, having done duty two
summers and upon two different frames
previously.
sit is so easy TO make up summer
Clothes" remarks the purchaser Of these
goods, when displaying them 70 friend;
"and especially now, when skirts are less
complicated aud trimmings are ready to
your hand. The only dress that will give
me any trouble will be the bingham. That,
want TO lay in an infnitude Of small
tucks, so as 70 bring the lines close to-
gether, and, though IL will not be difficult,
Il will take time and be tedious work.
",Iust the work II Is difficult TO buy 1T any
price, remarked her friend. Cottons are
very cheap this spring, and 40c. pei yard
may be considered unnecessarily high;
but the prices that are given are those
which were paid, and the Scotch zephyr
glnghams always retail at the same price.
Black silks are offered very low just now,
the popularity Of the sufah. merYielleux,
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
WHY Has soxodont

become the staple Dentiirice Of American
simply because Il is impossible to use II,
even for a week, without peroeiying its
hygenic effect upon the teeth, the gums
and the breath.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
Cor SaIr.

EN0R SALE. two Jersey Bull Calves, one
Il entitled to registry; two grade Jersey
COWS. 3 years old; two grade Jersey Heifers.
Apply to A. L. HARrRIDGE.
ENOR SALE, carload large turDentine and
II timber Mules; also, farm Mules; good
assortment of Horses at bottom prices; Will
not allow any trader on the market TO under
eel me. w. j. O'BRlEN, 80 West Broad st.
TOR SALE, one lo-horse Power Boiler,
II complete, with safety valve. glass gauge,
gauge COCKS, heater, and duplicate set OF
MCCARTHY, Morning News basement.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

EOR RENT. a small Hotel, partly furnished,
Il in good Florida town. Address EURE
X a, News Office.
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Urrspmal,

DERSONAL.-An responsible persons de.
Il string correspondents for amusement or
mstrimony, send 10 cents for copy Of Wedding
bells, the largest paper of its kind. Box
$500, Boston, Mass.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

WANTED. an experienced white nurse for
w child . years old; references. Apply
third door east OF Barnard on north side
Liberty.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
MrIp alIantr0.

A LADY wishes 10 correspond with middle
n aged gentleman. A. G., care this office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

w ANTED. ladies and young men having a
w few hours spare time each day. anil
wishing to earn money, can have work at
their homes in an entirely new business,
strictly honorable aud genuine in every re-
speot. The rules are simple and work easily
done. We furnish all materials and send
them carriage lrepaid- We give constant
employment TO those who wish IL. Good pri-
ces paid for work. No canVassng or ped
dung. Address at once for particulars PU~
RITY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, II
Howard street, Boston, Mass.
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BOtflo.
HOTEL TOCNI,

FoTmtfIy 0Is d hNhoV
Newman street, near Bay, Jacksonville, Fla
NJ. l.. FINCH, Manager.
Newly rofurnished throughout with all
modern Improvements, electric bells, etc.
Location central, being near the post ONCE ana
Immediately opposite the 81. Augustine Rail
road Ferry. Rate 50 50 per day and upwards.
STuRENBORD q MULLER. ProprletOra.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

EOR RENT. house EOS Perry street. near
II Central Railroad.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

EoR RENT, fine dwelling and store in good
II order, suitable for grocery or drug store;
possession gwen Immediately. Apply to j.
J. MCMAHON. Bolton and Habersham SITS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

w ANTED, a smart white boy at the TEN
w CENT STORE, 15l Bryan street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

w ANTED, good canvassing agents. Apply
w at OHLANDBR BROS, 80 Broughton
street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

WANTED, a small house from April LIST
~ north of Liberty street. Address II. r.,
care this office.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
Ronmto 10 Rrmt.

TOR RENT, furnished ROOM convenient
Il for single man. Apply at "a Lincoln st.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
2sliSr eIIamrolts aOamto.

w ANTED, partner in a well established
w business; an active and energetic man
with capital of 5000 or $1,000. Address
BUSINESS.
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FDomnre ann Stnrra for Rent.

NOR RENT, front parlOr, nicely furnished,
Il also. hall bedroom, at 81 Aborcorn street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
gnet.
goarnins.

BOARDING, No. 10 ADercorn street.-Par-
ID ties desiring pleasant and permanent
home and good accommodations at moderate
rates. table board.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

TOR RENT. from April LIST. that large,
II handsome house, l5S Jones street. Inquire
on the premises. or at lao Congress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27

on the premises, or at lao Congress street.
DOR RENT, house 1873 Congress street, con-
II tanning thirteen rooms. Apply JOHN
SULLIVAN. Grocer.
nor RENT, the premises No. 80 York street,
II near Drayton, lately occupied by BOWL
ing Bros. as livery aud boarding stable
possession given immediately. Apply 10 IL.
T Bolts & CO., l0S Bay street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-27
2flinrpIIalirnma.

ORDERS for. express wagons left with me
" will receive prompt attention. j.
GARDNER, Agent.