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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
STATE OF TEXAS,
COUNTY OF TRAVIS.


Before the undersigned authority on
this day came and personally appeared
Charles Hartenstein, who, being by me
duly sworn, on oath deposes and says
that he was workman employed in the
construction of the root on the state
capitol building; that he is an experienced
workman; that the material used in con-
structing the roof of said building and
the workmanship thereof are first-class,
and that said roof is as we'll constructed
and as perfect as it is possible to make it
of copper.
Affiant further says, that, owing to the
expansion and contraction of the metal
in this climate, copper is not suitable for
roofing. He further says that the leaks
in the roof of the capitol building are
caused wholly by the expansion and con-
traction of the metal of which it is con-
structed by the effect of heat and cold.
CHAs. HARTENsTEIN.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this Sd day of September, A. D., 1888.
Witness my hand and official seal.
G1.s.1 A.. j. PEELER,
Notary Public, Travis County, Tex.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
The STATE OF TEXAS,

COUNTY OF TRAVIS.
Before the undersigned authority on
this day came and personally appeared
E. Hanaway, who, being by me first duly
sworn, on oath deposes and says that he
is a copper worker and galvanized iron
cornice worker, and that he has worked at
this trade for forty-five years. Affiant
says that some thirty years since he put
on four copper roofs in the city of Gin
cinnati, and that afterwards he had to take
them off and put on tin roofs. Affiant
says that he thoroughly understands roof
ing with copper and with other metals,
and that he has examined the roof on the
state capitol building. Affiant says that
the material used in constructing said
roof and the workmanship thereof is first
class. He further says that copper is not
suitable for constructing roofs of build
ings in this climate--that the expansions
and contractions from heat and cold
render it wholly impracticable. He further
says that from the effect of such expan-
sions and contractions the sheetings of
copper in the roof of the capitol building
are, in many places, torn, and this result
cannot be provided against. The defects
now existing in said roof are caused by
the expansion and contraction of the
metal by heat and cold, and by that alone.
L. HANAwAY.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
Sd day of September, A. D., 1888. Wit
ness my hand and official seal.
L. S. A. j. PEELER,
Notary Public Travis County, Texas.
Messrs. Mcdonald and Gardner are wei
known citizens of this city, and the Other
gentlemen are we'll known to all thu
workers in tin doing business in Austin.
During the session two anonymous let
tiers pointing out defects we're introduced
but not read.
| The hoard meets AGAIN this morning,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

LADIES' LIST.
Allen, Sary Mics Banks, j Mrs
Bush, Mary Mrs Beckett, Hannah Mrs
Brown, Emmer Mrs Cgranten, Matte Mrs
Cassie, @ Mrs Davis, Jote
Davis, Seppie Mrs Etheridge, Fannie Miss
Finger, Ida Mise Gardner, Marie Mise
Hutchina Ellen Holman, Maggie Miss
johnson, Rhine Mrs (coD Jones, Lizzie Miss
Kennedy, Nellie j. Mics Kennedy, N g Mrs
KenoyaT, Nora Mrs Keenee Beal, Misses
Lucus, Winnie Mrs Lightsey, Louzsney Mrs
Lee, Eieanora (3) Morris, Matilda Mrs
Nutey, Carrie Mrs PHILIPPE, Lucinda
Philips. Viola Il Miss Robson, Matte Miss
Shoemaker, Sarah Miss Scott, Fannie Miss
Story, Alva Miss Thomson, Fodoeia
Williams, Bessie Mise Warren Libbe Miss
Whitley, N Mrs Whipper, Emma Mise
GENTLEMEN's LIST.
b bss4G, " RI e essisl EslP q s2of
Coke, II II Carleton, Ed
| Cain, Attorney Crowoyer, w
aao Pablo Driekell, j o
Dorllore, W Danleisi
Evans, Jno II Esquiyel, Amado ~
FfsuEiin, william Goble, DL
| Candy, ABB Hendricks, Al
Harper, Bird Hawkins, L.
johnson, WV Johnson, William
Louette, Robert ID Low, Frank
| Leroy F Frank Locke, John
| Lestafyette, l. Miller, Winchester
Malone, WI Morgan, w
Mc9owen, VIII Murray, Sampson Ed
| Meade L II Prof Martin,
Mofris, Ben Montgomery, Aonzo II
| Maneaeld John @ Prof(2)M Moore, bud
Mansfield, Jack Mansfield, Charles A
MorreIl, u X Nevins,
Peneito0. Dayle Pinniger, &c
Porter william Pettey, WV
Roberts, JEFF Rabbi, Julius
Rosendeld,J kosch, Alex
Rogers, W bherken, Anderson
Swan, Smith, q s OTIS
Smith, II g Judge ~ Schmidt, Marx
STANDBY, Willie Thompson. WE
Thomas, JAS q Weldrum William
Whited, WB Washington, George
Williams, Wigington, JW
WRIGHT. james Williams, L
Wren, Loney Williamp, LOW
Wordsworth, G Z
FOREIGN LIST.
Clayton, James (2 Lammen, John
| Plat, Mrs. Tschoche, Louis
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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
THE CAPITOL BOARD.
roceedings Had Before the Re-
ceptlon Board Yesterday.
Some Afidavits on That Trouble
some Copper Roof, and
Other Matters.

The capitol reception board held an
other meeting last afternoon, with the
governor, Treasurer Lubbock, Comptroller
Mccall and Commissioner Hall present.
The governor said the first thing was
the reply of the commissioners to General
Hardemsn's additional charges.
Secretary Dickinson then read the fol-
lowing reply:
OFFICE OF CAPITOL BUILDING COMMISSIONERS,
AUSTIN, Tex, september 3, 1885.
Governor L. S. Ross, Chairman of the Reception
Board
Dear Sir-We have examined the add
tional memoranda of complaints made
against the capitol building by General
Hardeman at the last two meetings of the
capitol board, and we fail to find anything
in them that has not already been
answered by us in our reply to his t1rst
document of complaint, all of which was
read and considered at your board meet
ing last Saturday afternoon.
He has stated that he is not acquainted
with the plans, specifications and CON
tracts according to which the capitol has
been built, and his memoranda of COM
plants fully attest this fact.
Respectfully
JOSEPH LEE,
M. H. MoLAURIN,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
Photo Parlors, 76a Chapel street.
OF INTEREST TO VOTERS.

We styles Gentemens Shoes measure and there in this vicinity other dealers in Shoes doubt please their pos sble with only pa the pair made measure trial But aim give from stock hand good possibly make order and the time furnish each with all the shades of fitting may fancy that he needhgh nstep and low nsep thick single sole and thin single soe cork sole and double so with every style of and heel manufactured-whe he waits.
 Granted that the Shoes advertise good the best work will be apparent all purchasers the advantage lies with those who select from large stock with especial reference all the good points of comfort and style, as well as the fances of customers.
 We have fitted up of parc uary than department for the sale of Gentemens Shoes The light good chairs comfortable the intelligent voting population of New Haven county pecve of party make trial of Cork Sole Shoes prices $500, $6.5o and 5000.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
A SHORT SESSION.
Meeting of the Board of AldeFmen-
 Estimated Income for 1889.

Meeting of the Board of Aldermen
 Estimated Income for 1889.
 The board of aldermen was called to order at 9:10 last night by Mayor York, and ten minutes afterward an adjournment was taken until the 17th, when 8 meeting will be called to consider the estimates for 1889.
 The estimated income for 1889, as reported by the board of finance, is as follows:
 The unpaid street assessments in the hands of Theodore A. Futile for collection amount ing to about $19, 900, of which it is estimated there will be collected by December 1, '89, $4, 900. From unpaid taxes on the lists from 1874 to 1887, SIP, ,000, of which will be collected $40,0 street assessments $4, 900, license and permits S, 200, City court sS, ,090, superintendent of streets g, 800, town of New Haven SC, 900, all other sources $500, cash in bank $5. GOO, 90 per cent. of grand list $496,- 800; total $568, ,000.
 A 1116 mill tax on the grand list of 1888, estimated at gross $4s, ,000 will yield $552, 900, of which is estimated there will be col lected by December 1, 1889, say 90 per cent. |, equRfling $496, 800.
 The estimates as made out by the board of public works were in so garbled 8 condition that nothing accurate could be made out of them. Considerable work will have to be done yet toward getting them in shape.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
UNITY O0MmANDERY FAIR.
A Successful BeGInnlnG-A Pretty
 Hall.

A successful BeGinnInG-A Pretty Hall.
 The third grand fair of Unity commandery No. 9, ILL, O.U. A. M., is meeting with great success at Sassacus armory, corner Chapel and Union streets. It opened Saturday night to a big crowd and will continue to December 10. Dancing is enjoyed throughout the eve ming. Whites orchestra furnishes music and Prof Stevens the prompting. A fine list of prizes is exhibited in the hall. A fine lawn tennis racket IS among them to be given to the most popular college man. The manage ment of the fair have determined to conduct every detail in an honorable and business like manner and they are most successful in the attempt. Ice cream and other refreshr ments are sold by pretty young ladies. An exhibition drill will be given by the conn mandery on Friday night and 8 street parade on Saturday evening. The executive com- mittee in charge of the arrangements are: Chairman, Charles s. ScoYille; secretary, T. O. Hastings; treasurer. John H. Scranton; L..
 N. Tanner, s. D. Betts, J. R. Fletcher, F.
 Siebert, ir., W. s. Kenny, R. s. Scoville, N.
 c. Rawlings H. D. Hemingway, Ernest Hill,
 Andrew Hotchkiss, George H. Rowland. The
 hall has been handsomely decorated with
 evergreens and presents very pretty specta-
 ele.
 The voting last night was:
 Toilet set-Miss Lillie Johnston 5; patrol
 mans suit-Fen Watrous 24; tennis racket
 G. W. Hurd 1.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04

The undersigned having been nominated on so.called straight Republican tickst in
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
PASSED AWAY.
Death of Ex-ROad Commissioner Will
 liam Fuller Last Evening.

Death of EX-RO9d Commissioner Will
 liam Fuller Last Evening.
 Mr. William Fuller, much esteemed citi- zen, died at his residence on Howard avenue last evening. MT. Fuller had been retired from active business for several years, and for four or five years past his health had been impaired and he had suffered various attacks of illness which had undermined his naturally good constitution. Mir. Fuller was a genial gentleman, man of striking and commanding presence, and was formerly for many years engaged in the wholesale fish and oyster business on Long Wharf. He took an active interest in local politics years ago and served the city efficiently and ably as member of the board of aldermen for one or two terms and afterwards as a mem. Der of the board of public works. He was 8 man of warm heart and public spirfed. He had resided on Howard avenue for the last ten or twelve years, his residence being in the neighborhood of Hon. John. H. Leeds. He leaves widow and many friends, who will mourn his loss
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
VETERAN FTREmEN's FAIR.
Opened Last Even1Dz-A Street Parai
 A Fine List of Prizes.

Opened Last Even1Dg-A Street Parade A Fine List of Prizes. The Veteran Firemen's and Veteran Fire mems Sons associations opened their grand fair and prize festival at Music Hall on Church street last evening. The two assoc citations gave a short street parade in the early evening. They appeared very finely. The fair will continue for the next ten days. Concerts and dancing will be held each even- ing Music is by Whites orchestra. An elegant array of prizes is displayed. They will be given away on the last night. The only official list of winners will be published in the JOURNAL & COURIER. The prizes are:
 French mantel clock $50, hanging lamp S1o, box of cigars $2, cane S, one box of soap $3, one pair carriage lamps g. one willow chair $1e, one S1.50, one elegant lamp S, one spring bed $5, one dozen cabinet pictures &. table cover $s, one gas stove S2 plush album Ss, one box cigars s. pair slippers $2, pair St child's rocker $3, picture-$10 one box cigars $2, tam bourine $1, barrel flour $650 ladys hand bag $1 50 cabinet pictures $3, napkin rings $2, umbrella S2 three vases g. nickel plated tea kettle s. twenty
 five bars of soap S1, hand mirror $2 one box cigars and napkin rings S, vase lamp S6, whisk broom holder $l, bronze cigar vaSf and mat 8, caStot s 5o stand lamp S4, half cord of wood $4. piano music stool $5. box of cigars g, picture s, der for hat SS, alpaca umbrella $2 family scales bacco s, box of cigars $S, one dozen cabinets
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.
 

Brief Mention.
 Pins by the pound at Dorman's-
 The Royal shoes last year.
 The board of pardons heard the petitions of several eonvicts at the State prison yes terday.
 Frank Goodrich, who is now in business in New York city is spending short Thanks giving vacation at his home in this city.
 David Sweden of Ansonis, who is ill with pneumonia, was removed to the hospital here yesterday. He served in the 17th o. V.
 Daniel Dougherty, the silver tongued ora tor, passed through the city yesterday after noon. He shook hands with Officer Ken nedy.
 Mrs. E. E. Thompson, of New Haven, en tertained the friends of the mission work ir Ansonia at the Methodist church there last night.
 Amos Wilder assumed control of the editorial department of the Palladium yester day, although Mr. Winohe1 will stay until Jan. 1.
 Harry C. Gibbons, Yale 's9 s. and go L. S., will soon leave for the West where he will study law in prominent western law yer's office.
 A daughter was born to Senator and Mrs Hawley Saturday evening in Washington Last evening both mother and child were do ing excelIently well.-Courant.
 w L. Gilbert of Winsted, aged S2, hsf been actively engaged in manufacturing fol 60 years, and at present gives personal atten' tention to the details of his enterprise.
 Indian We'll comnandery, U. O. G. O., o1 Birmingham, will Friday evening entertain visitors from Bridgeport and New Haven. The Ladies' Aid society are to furnish supper for 100.
 Governor and Mrs. Lounsbury, Secretary George F. Mclean and Dr. Francis Bacon of New Haven dined at the Allyn House in Hartford yesterday. The Governor will re- turn to Ridgefeld to-day.
 The employees of the JOURNAL AND CoUR- / FER return thanks to Quinnipiac lodge, I. o. O. F., for a collation. last evening which was delivered by Mir. Bradley, proprietor of the Bradley House on State street, who is a member of that organization.
 We are the only bottlers of the genuine yellow label Musty Ale. Worthless imita- tions are being placed upon the market and sold as genuine. Ask for the Yellow label brand and see that our name is on every bot tle-G. F. Heublein & Bro.
 George H. Ford has received his holiday importations and holiday specialties and has them open on exhibition. Many novelties selected in Europe last summer by MT. Ford are comprised in the brilliant display and the establishment presents very attractive ap-
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04

To the general public; Christmas is near ly on us again, and the Christmas civilitiee of most of us will be no less than in previous years Therefore, those who are wondering what to get in the way of useful presents should step in the store of Durants 38 Church street and look round the well filled jewelry store, which is so stocked almost to perfection, at the lowest possible living prices The aims of the proprietor being to give care ful satisfaction to the customers in quality, and the latest goods in the market, and to guarantee everything to be exactly what it is represented to be. A share of your patron age is respectfully solicited.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
coodvin,s at the city Market.

Fresh cream butter is received every Tues day and Friday at H. o. Goodwin's stalls, 4 md City market. The quality is very fine and is very popular with families who have tried it. Mir. Goodwin has large business in this line. He also keeps all kinds of canned goods and first class groceries and as ever makes a speciality of all kinds of veget- abIes. His apartments in the market are very noticeable for their neatness and whole some appearance. His stock is choice in all department and prices reasonable and this is undoubtedly one of the chief reasons for the snccess that ia attending his business.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
Tuesday, December 4, 18ss.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TO-DAY.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS FOR TO-DAY. Amusement Week-R. W Mills At N H. Opera House Jas H WaLlack: Big Sale of Silk Umbrelas-Mendel q Ffeedman Boston Symphony Orchestra. Christmas Near at Hand-Durant. East Rock Stage Line-Notice. Fall Millinery-Miss A. ". Byrnee For Rent-First Floor-76 Center Street. Fresh Creamery Butter-H. C.Goodwin Hoods Sarsaparilla-At Druggists. Instructor in German-C. H. BlakeSiee. Lucky Wedding Ripgs-A Durant's Of Interest to Voters-Wallace B. Tenn. Pigs Feet-At E. E. Hall & Sons. Polo oTo-nipht-Springfield vs. New Haven. Sweeping Reductions-Wm. Nicely & Go. WantedsNurse-289 Bradley Street. Wanted-A Good Dress Sewer--4O " nllney Avenue. Warted-Young Man-P. O. Box 226, City.
 Wnnfed-S -Situation-175 East Prospect Street. Wanted -Situation-1S Nash Street.
 Nanfed- -Situation-132 Franklin Street. wanted -Situation-210 Columbus Avenue. Wanted- Situation-249 Congress Avenue. Wanted- -Situation-53 Congress Avenue. Wanted-S -Situation-16H Haven Street. Wanted-Situation-7 Haven Street. Wanted-S -Situation-192 Hamilton Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
Their Coming Fair.

The Sons of Veterans fair, which com mences next Saturday evening, promises tc be a grand success. The camp has procured a very handsome gold watch to be voted tc the most popular member of the Ladies' Aid society connected with them and there is also fine gold headed cane to be presented tc the most popular bald headed man in tht city.
 The dancing every evening is to be made special attraction and an entertainment o fancy rife shooting, juggling and specia musical attractions will be offered during tht fair,
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
A Great surprise

Is in store for all who use Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs, the great guaranteed remedy. Would you believe that it is sold on it's merits and that any druggist is author. ized by the proprietor of this wonderful remedy to give you sample bottle freea Ii never fails to cure acute or chronic coughs All druggists sell Kemp's Balsam. Large bottles 30 cents and S1. d&w
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04

HeadQuarters for ail kinds of um-
 brellas.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
raiInr Rohan ArreateA,

Patrick F. Bohan, the Center street tailor, has been arrested by Deputy Sheriff O'Keefe because he refused to refund $125 to Richard Fischel, who paid Bohan that amount for 6 horse and buggy. Fischel took his property to William Morris stables, and the latter re- fused to let it go, claiming that Bohan owed him $50. The team was replevied, and then Morris through Attorney Chase brought suit aoainsf Rohan
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
BEG SALE
 Of SILK Umbrellas Commencing To-day at WIEN MmRN. 4, RR REEDNN MSS

MENDEL & FREEDM ANS. Besides our imam ense stock of Ane silk umbrellas we have just received n lol ofmanufacSurerss samples c0nslstfns Of three hundred and fifty Ane silk umbrellas, no two alike-Every one In this lot will be sold at half price This is an excellent opportunity Co secure a holiday present at about halfIts value. Note these prices: Gloria silk umbrellas, 26-inch, for this sale sec.
 Gloria silk umbrellas, with elegant gold mountings, for this sale Sl.I9.
 Gloria silk umbrellas, with oxidized silver mountings, for this sale SI.19.
 Good black alpaca umbrella, worth q 50, for this sale only sec. Pure mohair umbrellas, usually sold at $3, our price for this sale S1.10. The lisle spun silk umbrellas, with hand some gold and silver crook mountings; every one of these umbrellas warranted for two years; our price for this sale @1 90, worth double. One hundred 24-inch Scotch gingham school umbrellas, worth 50c, Our price for this sale 2SC. Here are our prices for the sale OfNxan- ufacGurerss Samples; Good all silk umbrellas, usually sold for $2. 50; our price for samples S1.19.
 Fine all silk umbrellas with large gold and silver mountings, usually sold for $5; our price for sample S9 40. Lowest silk umbrellas with choicest gold mountings, usually sold from sS to $10; our price for any of these samples S3.75.
 Ask to see the latest-the English anto- matic silk umbrellas. Self opening and self closing, worth $9. 9.50; our price S4.9S.
 MENDEL & FREEDMAN,S,
 770 Chapel Street. HeadQuarters for ail kinds of um-
 brellag.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
To Jofn d SiSterhOod.

Miss Mamie Burke, daughter of Mrs. P. Burke of 100 Elliot street. is to enter the mother house in the Order of Sisters of No ire Dame at Boston on Thursday.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
Stole Gineer Snaps,

Fred Shepard, ,colored, and Charles Kardoff, two boys who live with their parents just over the line in Hamdeu, stole large box of ginger snaps from 6 wagon and Officer Lauehliu saw them do it. He gave chase and finally arrested them. Bonds were given for their appearance in the City court this morning.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
Prof. Harper,e Lectures.

All subscribers for and those interested in Prof. Harper's lectures are invited to meet in the lecture room of the Humphrey street church this evening at 6:30.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
From fhe CInb Memhers.

Joseph Goodman. who assists his father at the Harmonic club rooms on Elm street, has been presented with gold watch and chain by the members of the club as birthday ureaent
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
To Milford To-NiGhs.

Assistant Department Inspector Captain Frank M. Lovejoy will go to Milford tonight to inspect Van Horn post. A delegation of Admiral Foote and Henry O. Merwin posts will accompany him.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
ACheck for S26O.

BIRMINGHAM, Dec. 3.-President Bostwick of the Housatonic has contributed his check for S25o to Rev. MT. Ditmars ot the Shelton Baptist church to aid in the building of the addition to the church.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
RaVIYaI Aervtces,

The revival services at the Church of the Messiah opened last night under favorable auspices. Rev. s. B. Smith was present and led the singing. The pastor of the church, Rev. L. Fl. Squires, conducted the meeting. Rev. Phebe Hanaford invoked the divine blessing upon the assemblage. After num- Der of gospel hymns were sung Rev. MT. Smith preached short sermon from Romans, first chapter and part of the sixteenth verse The pastor then made some earnest remarks, exhorting his hearers to renewed diligence in the heavenly way. The hymn Blessed be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love- was sung and the interestipg meeting was brought to close. It is expected that A large audience will be present tonight to listen to Rev. Phebe A. Hanaford, who will preach The meeting begins at 7:30 o'clock. Gospel hymns will be sung until 8 o'clock each evening. Rev. s. B. Smith will sing to- night. A welcome to all.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
uolgaav Gfrxs.

Call and examine the largest assortment of easy chairs, rattan rockers, fancy tables, etc., at prices lower than ever.
 STALL G HEGEL,
 8, 10, 12 Church street.
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04

We have purchased an immense lot of do- nestle silk handkerchiefs direct from the mills in Patterson. We offer them at 39e. ! each; they are full size for gentlemen's use. MM NEEIiY & Co
Morning journal and courier., 1888-12-04
Lost Roth Her RYes,

Oracle Miller of Bridgeport became ex- hausted while jumping rope excessively and fell. She fell through glass into cellar and one of her eyes was cut out by the glass and the other destroyed.