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The Osceola times., 1888-10-06

Loo CABINS can hardly
Be considered handsome
or elegant. but they were
ht hsbitetions for the
rugged pioneers Of Amer
lea. Our ancestors were
rugged specimens OF
noble manhood, CON-
The Osceola times., 1888-10-06

-"Brethren." said Tennesses
preacher, don't put PoLtius Pilats
down as a bad man. He wasn't bad
man he was only weak one. He
himself would much rather have re-
leased our Saviour, but he couldn't re-
sist the pressure Of the Scribes and
Pharisees and the howlings Of the rab-
BILE. He didn't have any backbone. lie
wasn't bad. but he wss poor creature
in fact, there was nothing 10 him.
Brsthrsn. II osusrsl Andrew Jackson
hsd tVp In ropthls Plstes rfaos thru
mi woula hsvs nAa Rdiforent ending
The Osceola times., 1888-10-06

AS u matter OF course. WellP"A
Dur acquaintance progressed finely
Tor a time, but she soon evidently con-
naered me az her bounden slave, would
accept my invitations when it pleased
ner imperial majesty and refuse them
without the least compunction when she
uesired to; and, most aggravating Of all,
when she wished to go with another fel-
row she would do so and seem surprised
ahd Indignant when protested.
:, Last week she went to a picnic with
Nef Mann, whom ! especially dislike,
and when | showed my disapprobation,
oio me she would 90 with whom and
~nen she plsassd, and II I did upt Nike
~ knew whss | ooulQdA'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
Natures Ere ak.

Last afternoon Master Russell Ward,
living on Raymond plateau, presented
the chicken editor Of The STATESMAN a
rare curiosity in the shape of an egg. 1t
was very large one, inside of which was
a second egg, nearly natural size and Wild
a. hard shell. There was no ytlk in the
large egg, the small one occupying its
place. The chicken reporter, notwith-
standing his experience with his neigh
boris chickens has been long, varied and
ardous, he having a garden, never had
seen anything like it before, and the
"freak" was referred to the able tel graph
editor. He WAS not surprised in the least
never is unless he haLpen to see the
reporter with dollar bill or news item
He had seen things more strange than
that. II have seem" said he, as he be-
nignly beamed upon the reporter, I've
actually seen, at my boarding house,a live
chicken in an egg"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23

Haskell, Hamilton, Hood, Howard, Jack,
JEFF Davis, Jones, Kerr, Kendall, Kimble,
Kinney, Lampasas, LlanO, LaSaile, Mason,
Maverick, Medina, Midland, McCulloch,
McMullen, Menard, Mitchell, Nolan, Palo
Pinto, Parker, Pecos, Presidio, Runnels,
San Saba, Shackleford, Stephens, Somer-
veil, Taylor, Throekmorton, Tom Green,
Uvalde, Val Verde, Wise, Young, Zavalla.
Fourth assignment Monday, May 21,
1888 Bell, BOsque, Falls, Fannin, Hill,
johnson, Limestone, Milan, McLennan,
Robertson.
Fifth assignment, Monday, June 4,
1sSS-This assignment embraces all
causes from Ell Paso county; all causes
transferred to this place by order of the
court, and causes from counties not in
cluded in any previous assignments, which
are, by law, or may be, by consent, re-
turnable to the court at Austin. This as
signment elso applies to the docket of the
court of appeals.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
NAMES LUCK.
A Maiden Lady in New Orleans
Made Happy.

hddO happy
1t will be remembered that the will OF
Hon. John T. Allan left $4,000 to a Miss
Orsborne, of New Orleans.
Scores of people all over the city have
often wondered who she is and why she
should be remembered by Mr.. Allan.
Miss Geraldine G. Orsborne, the legatee's
name, but who is familiarly known as
Nance" is the daughter of Daniel Ors-
borne, now dead, who at one time was the
owner of large number of slaves and
much property in Louisiana, together
with large quantities of land in Texas.
The end of the great war left
him comparatively poor man, and he
died in the city of New Orleans on July
26, 1871, leaving one child, Miss Geral-
dine.
After her fathers death she went TO
Mexico, the birth place of her mother,
who came of the distinguished Zavalla
family which is intimately associated with
the early history of Texas, and in honor
of one of its notable and brilliant mem
bers Zavalla county is named.
Returning to New Orleans she has
lived there ever since.
Prior to 1850 Mr.. Allan met her father
and warm and lasting friendship sprung
up, and when Mr.. Allan moved to Texas
Mr.. Orsborne turned over to his manage
ment all the interest he had in the state.
Mr.. Allan managed the property we'll
and regularly RENTED Miss Orsborne
money from sales and rentals, and on his
death left her the sum of $4,000.
Miss Orsborne lives at 81 Peace street,
New Orleans, and is said to be not in the
best of health. What disposition she will
make of her Texas lands is not known.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
BRIGHT BLAZES.
The Stately Home of LeandeI
Brown in Ashes.

About O'Clock this morning a FIRE oc
Cured in the Fourth ward. The fremen
made haste to the scene, and the
rattle of the hose carts echoed against
the silent buildings Of the city.
The flames turned out to- be
at the stately residence of Mr.. Leander
Brown, one of our Oldest and best known
citizens, which stood Immediately
fronting the new capitol on the
west. The building was very
nearly totally destroyed, including almost
all of its contents.
Mr.. Brown is absent in Llano, and Mrs
Brown says the fire originated by the ex-
plosion of a hanging hall lamp, the noise
of the explosion waking her up. When
the flames we're first seen the front dool
was in a bright blaze.
The building WAS a two story frame
erected a number of years ago by the late
Col. A. II. Cook, and was valued at from
from $4,000 to $1,000. The fremen were
on the ground promptly, and by active
good work, prevented further spread OF
the flames.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
THE APPOINTMENTS.
Supreme Satisfaction Pervades the
Entire Community.
Opinions of Lawyers Picked UP
in a Ramble Among Them
Yesterday.

Early yesterday morning the town was
all agog over the announcement that
Governor Ross had appointed Judge A. s.
Walker to the supreme bench and Judge
Townes, of Georgetown, to fill the vacancy
on the district bench caused by tho pro-
motion.
No appointment was ever made or gave
better satisfaction, and the feeling per-
wade all classes, especially so far as
Judge Walker was concerned, as he is
known of all men in this city. Even the
old time colored people expressed their
10y, and one old darkey on the corner
at Doctor Tobin's drug store was
heard to say: ~ always 'spected de jedge
ter make a man ov hisself, and dem udder
hedges will hab ter keep dey eyes open or
he'll git away wild dem cherry time"
SOME OPINIONS.
Knowing the interest felt in the whole
matter a STATESMAN reporter took a ram
BILE among the lawyers, and what follows
is what he heard:
Hon. E. L. Moore-"I am very much
gratifed. His appointment is good
one. No better could have been made,
and the same may be said of Judge
Townes."
Hon. A. w. Terrell-"Among the very
best appointments Governor Ross has
made since he has been in Office. l am
well pleased"
Attorney Newt. Walton-"Couldn't have
been better, and the appointments will be
satisfactory to the bar"
Attorney Frank Morris-"Most excel
lent in every aspect. 1 don't think they
could be improved on"
Major Joe Stewart-'I am rejoioed.
believe Judge Walker on the supreme
bench will be the abtest judge in America.
Judge TONNES IS man of fine ability, a
hard student and safe lawyer, and his
appointment ia excellent"
Attorney Osceola Archer-"The COVER
nor could not have done better"
Attorney S. A. Posey-"It was an excel
lent appointment, and good for the state
Attorney Robert s. West-"The ap-
pointments we're the very best possible,
but I'm sorry to see Judge Walker leave
u.s."
Attorney Albert Burleson-"Well, sir, ]
am glad of the appointments. They are
the very best that could have been made,
and they are certain to give satisfaction
Everybody everywhere spoke in the
highest praise of the selections, and every,
body everywhere predicted universal salts
faction in the future here at home for
Judge TONNES, and all over the state for
| Associate Justice Walker.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
Silver Wedding.

On last Saturday evening, at their hand
some residence on August street, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. G. Booth celebrated the twenty
fifth anniversary Of their wedding. Invi
tations to limited number of intimate
friends in this city had been issued and a
pleasant company gathered to offer their
sincere congratulations, and to express
their wishes for many years of happy ex-
istence. There were many elegant trib
utes of esteem received by the celebrants
from friends here and at a distance
While enjoying an evening of RETROSPECT
tive, present and prospective married
life, the bodily comforts to the inner man
were not neglected, but were treated to q
generous collation. which but added to the
pleasures of an event which will oft be
remembered by all participants.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
Flooded With China.

Sunday evening marked the arrival OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Lundberg at the TWEEN
tieth milestone of their united journey
through life. Upon the evening of the
occasion some of their valued friends
rendered them somewhat of surprise
entertainment. They came with testi-
monials of esteem in their hearts and in
their hands until the recipients we're
almost overwhelmed with kindness and
china. The latter, when displayed, made
an array of no small pretensions. With
the presents was handsomely engrossed
card bearing thu inscription:
Mr.. AND MRS CFAs. LUNDBERG,
10Th ANNIVERSARY
of their
Marriage,
With Best Wishes
of
Mrs. Cue Wilke,
Mrs. X. W. Bertram,
Mrs. G. y. Bsu,
Mre. A. Messer,
Mrs. Phil Bruckmann,
Mrs. G. Dshlich,
Mrs.. j. Schuyler
AUSTIN, February 10, 1885,
During the evening bountiful refresh
ments were heartily partaken of and a
most delightful occasion enjoyed by all.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
THE HIGH COURTS.
Assignment OF the Dockets for the
April Term.

The supreme court of Texas as now
organized is as follows: Chief Justice j.
W. Stayton, of Victoria; Associate Justice
r. R. Games, of Paris; Associate Justice
A. s. Walker, of Austin; DR.. Charles S.
Morse, clerk at Austin.
By order of the court the assignment
of the docket for the April term has been
made as follows:
First Assignment, Monday, April 2,
18SS-Archer, Baylor, Cook, Collin, Dallas,
Denton, Donley, Grayson, Greer, Harde-
man, Knox, Lamar, Montague, Oldham,
Tarrant, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wheeler.
Second Assignment, Monday, April %,
18S8-Atascosa. BastrOp, Bexar, Blanco'
Caldwell, Comsl, Guadalupe, HAYS, Karnes,
Live Oak, Lee, Travis, Williamson, wilson
Third assignment, Monday, May 1883.
-Bandrra, Brewster, Brown, Barnet, Gall
lahan, Clay, Coleman, Comanche, Coryeli,
Concho, Crockett, Dawson, Dimmitt, East,
land, Erath, Edwards, FRO, Gillespie
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
THE ARSENAL LOT.
Official Correspondence to be Pre-
sented to the City Council.

Official Correspondence to be Pre-
sented to the City Council.
The following letters were submitted
to the city council Monday night for
the information of that body.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
WASHINGTON, D. O., Feb. 10, 1888. }
My Dear Judge-The next day after
the receipt of Captain Males telegram |
called upon General Sheridan with the
view to ascertain if he would recommend
the re- establishment of a post at Austin,
and, also, an appropriation for quarters
for officers and men, and: at his request,
I subsequently addressed HIN comInuni-
cation unnon the subject. 1 did this be-
Gauss, without General Sheridan's recon-
mendation, it would be impossible to
accomplish any thing in that direction.
You will find his answer herewith en-
closed. Senator Coke, with whom I have
conferred, agrees with me that favorable
action upon the part of the commanding
general of the army would be absolutely
necessary to the e-es Adjustment of the
| post and TO the securement of an appro-
priation. Sincerely yours,
JOSEPH D. SAVERS
Hon. q. I. FILLMORE, Austin, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
The Lucky Ones.

List of lucky ones who drew the twenty
five prizes of hand painted articles raffiec
by Mrs. Wilson at Miss p. f. Forbes mil
linery store: R. M. Hall, P. F. Forbes, A.
F. Robbins, W. w. Wilcox, j. L. Dickin-
son, D. I. Iglehart, G. Harris, s. d. Har-
lin, j. G. Oxenford, N. Davis, E. Walden
Minnie Butler, JEFF Brown, E. P. HaigIer
]. @. Pray, DR.. Stoddard, W. g. Bell, Tom
Homeyer, f. Hartkopf, Joe Griffith, L
&. Searcy, Mrs. r. H. Hanna, Sc. Sneed
Mrs. L. r. Walden, Mrs. N. j. Black
Gail early and select your lrize.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
Honeymoon.

'Say, Perkins, old boy, why don't we
see you at the club any more? Has your
mother-in law shut down on your" mo,
Brown, the fact of the matter is, my home is
so happy now that there is no induce
ment for me to leave it. You look in
credulous, but it's a positive fact. You
see, nv wife used to suffer 30 much from
functional arrangements common to her
sex, that her spirits and her temper were
greatly affee ed. 1t was not her fault, OF
course, but it made home unpleasant al
the same. But now, since she has begun
to take DR.. Plerce's Favorite Prescription
she has been so we'll and so happy that w
are having our honeymoon all ovel
again."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
CITY AND COUNTY.
IRON SUNDAYS DAILY
An ArteslansWen.

Mr.. j. P. Griffin, of this city, who has
ranch near Cedar Valley, about eighteen
miles northwest of the city, informed a
STATESMAN reporter that he bored an ar
tesian well on his place and struck an
abundance of pure water at depth of
I2S feet. The water flows from the mouth
of the well, which is six inches in diane
ter, and will be ample for stock purposes
for miles around. Mr.. Griffin is of the
opinion that artesian wells here in the
city can be had at very little expense.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
Helninr enc R,eht side.

To help the right side is not only common
dable in a general point OF view, but is judi
cious and prudent when that help is enlisted
in behalf of the right side Of the body, just
over the lower ribs in the region of the liver.
The most efficient help is afforded by Hos
icine OF incompatible eficacy, Inaction Of
the liver Is accompanied by constipation,
sick-neadache, farred tongue, nausea, occa-
slonal vertigo, an unpleasant breath, yellow
author of these symptoms, liver complaint,
routed by the Bitters Is accompanied by them
In its flight. Fever and ague, which always
involves the liver, dyspepsia, rheumatism,
to the early relief and final cure of which
this standard medicine is adapted. DON'T
use It by fits and starts, but systematically,
that is full effects may result in perfect
restoration Of health.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
Their BUSINESS Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such
general revival of trade at Morley
Bros. drug store RS their giving away to
their customers of so many free trial bot
ties of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption. Their trade is simply enorm
Gus in this very valuable article, from the
fact that it always cures and never dis
appoints. Coughs, colds, asthma, brOn-
chitis, Group and all throat and lune
diseases quickly cured. You can test i
before buying by getting trial bottle
free; large size, 81. Every bottle war
ranted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
Two Omaha Men Happy o.
$4,000,

Yesterday the two happiest men in
Omaha we're at the restaurant of F. Pop
pendick, at the corner of Howard and
Thirteenth streets. Poppendirk, the
genial host, and Robert Price, wholesale
butcher, of Tenth street, were the joint
winners of fourth share of the third
capital prize of $50 600 in the Louisiana
State Lottery. 21,3Ol was the lucky num-
ber.-Omaha (Neb.) Bee, December 30.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
Real Estate Transfers.

Abstract of title and real estate Office of Bergen,
Daniel & GraCy, 105 East Pecan street, Austin,
Texas Iit of Travis county real estate transferred
for the week ending February IS. 1888:
A. W Rowe et al by attorney, to j. s.
Bethea, l43 $40 acres Berry Osborne
league. w
E. s. Deffenbau and wife to A. Deiien- ,, -.
baugh east half lot 3, block l49, Au tin. SUI 10
F. S. kewitz, ct al, to Henry Phuger Al 6lO
acre JAS. \ Kemp suIvey........."..... $40 co
B. N Shropshire and wife to John Dough-
ety. lots ami 6, block o. Austin ........ 4,5OJ 90
w. IL TObin to Austin City Railroad com
pany, part of lots 3 and 4, block 1853,
Austin ............. $50 60
Vale grant ........... ............ 125 co
VI. Shown and fe to Ed Seeing, one
fourth of lots and Z, block "a, and lots
liz, 8, 9 and 10, block -, outlot Ii, di-
VisiOA 10 "...""..,......... 06 w
S. j. X mines and wife to Ben Lee, 3'h
acres Richard Duty One-half league.... 600 OO
A. Schutze a ID wife to Henry Strive, lots
and q block II, outlot 81, division 80
Joseph Williams and wife TO II. q rend-
son, wi ey Hpndson go acre survey...... $50 90
Lindsey, ....;: S,O25 90
R. k. Vesey to Mary e. Hstchtt, ali
interest in 10 acres |. Decker leHgue...." Il GU
SSH ares Decker league :. ..,.,,.,.. / 500 co
H. b Thompson, tiis'ee, u Annie ~ G I,
eron. As acres, survey $50 acret W.Wil-
son league, and acres u. McGenee ,oo m
league ..,,,................~..".... 100 OC
acres " j. z, Taa SGi - league. , $50 OC
Ed Christian ct al. to d. A. BOstick, lot
10, bl ok -, oivi7iOn D., Austin, ",,,",,,, 700 Oh
G. Y Rabb and wife Ia Jacob Stern, u
acre IL P. Hill eagne ...............".." 80 u
VIM. Teagu and wife to Sandy Gardner
6 acres II. p. II League go. ........".... 90 On
ID. Peterront to G. w. And rsOr, 56A
acres part l., MunOs and Jas. BurlesOn
league 500
Thoa RI IN :, ~ ocrass I
Broo 8, NJ "" D~' ..' a".e." =" 1000
FAnd other Considerations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
At. Justice Tegener's.

The following cases were disposed of
yesterday by Justice Tegener:
The case of the State VS.. George Han.
cock, submitted to the court without
argument, and defendant bound over to
await action of the grand jury under a
bond of $400.
State vs.. George Lowton, for assault;
fined S. and costs.
State vs.. Ed Brady, for petty theft;
waived examination and bound over to
the county court.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
SkillfuI Surgery.

A very unusual case was operated uron
Saturday by DR.. Hadra, with Doctors Nc
LaughIin, Swearingen, Bennett, Weller and
Tyner, on an inmate of the Confederate
home. He is now so years old, and has
suffered with severe pain in the abdomen,
at intervals, since his 18th year, and is
now confirmed invalid. The abdomen
was opened, and part of the peritoneum
was found attached to the omentum, which
was divided. The patient is doing well.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
Work of O Buzz Saw.

Mr.. Charlie Siginsin, the stage carpen-
ter at Millett's, was down at the cap
tain's planning mill yesterday morning,
and monkeying around festive buzz
saw, it successfully got in it's work, and
Mr.. Siginson went home minus two of
his fingers. With the exception of re-
gretful look at the innocent sportive
little buzzer, he bore up manfully and
submitted gracefully to the mutilation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
immigration Notes.

Colonel Elliott was at work in his office
last night until late hour, answering
letters for all parts of the country. The
inquiries from abroad show there is de-
sire to move to Texas, and with proper
work, intelligently carried out, there will
be an immense immigration to the state
this year. Let all assistance possible be
extended the State association, or Colonel
Elliott, it's efficient secretary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23

reservation at the city of Austin, Texas,
known as the "srsenal ground" only con
tains about one and one-half acres, an
area not sufficient for military post, and
for this, as well as other reasons, should
not favor the construction of buildings or
the establishment of post thereat.
Very truly yours,
p. II. SHERIDAN,
Lieutenant General.
Hon. JOSEPH d. SAVERS, House of Rep
resentatives
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
Needs Prompt Attention.

The northwest wing of the abutment to
the large stone bridge over Shosl creek, on
West Sixth street, is badly cracked and
threatens to topple over into the creek
The embankment on the southeast side
has washed down and should be again
filled up. The need of repairs down there
Is urgent, and the work should be prompt
ly attended to.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
Another Habeas Corpus.

James Dietrich, arrested by Detective
Chenneville, charged with robbing a man
in "California's" saloon, was up before
Justice Calhoun yesterday and held to
answer in the sum of $500. He at once
sued out writ of habeas corpus, which
will be heard by Judge Walker this morn
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
THE MIND TRAINERS.
Programme of the County Teach
ers' Institute.

Programme of the County Teach
ers' Institute.
The Travis County Teachers institute
will meet at the Baptist church Saturday,
February %, at 1920 a. m.
The institute has been in successful
operation for over two years and it is
proving of great advantage to the
teachers.
The following will be the order of
exercises next Saturday:
Music.
1. Lecture by G. M. Robinson. Subject,
United States History.
2. Paper from Miss Eliza Mitchell.
Subject, Object of a Recitation.
8. Address from @. s. Knott. Subject,
Application of our County School Funds.
4. Explanation OF Methods-Professor
Leonard. How to Teach Primary Geog-
raphy.
Music.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Music.
5. Address. Professor Jones, Of State
University.
6 Essay. Miss Mamie Dawson-Our
County Schools.
Z. Address. Hon. o. H. Cooper, State
Superintendent.
s. Address. B. NJ. Bittle. Subject, Our
State Normal Schools.
8. General business.
Music and Adjournment.
Misses Emma Hoge, Jennie Davis, jamie
Hoge and Mamie Davis have been selected
to fill the places on programme of music
An invitation to Misses Brooke, Keedy snt
others, members of the City Musica
union, to be present and take part in tn,
music exercises, has been accepted
Friends and the public generally are re
spectfully invited to attend.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23

Office of New "York and BALTIC. Trans
pOrtation Co."
Having been troubled for some time
with bad cough, had occasion to try
a bottle of DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup. In
less than "a hours was entirely relieved.
1 recommend this medicine to all my
friends, for shall not be without it in
my family. E. W. STEEvER.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
TFBOM TUESDAYS DAILY. |
Sudden Death.

Mr.. Victor Huffer, an employe at the
Phoenix cigar factory, died suddenly yes
terday of hemorrhage from the lungs.
On going to work he was apparently In
his usual health. He has been in the city
about four months. He had no relations
here. He was buried last evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
Are Married People Happy ?

Do you think married people are happy
Uncle Jake? "Dat ar ponds altogedder
how dey enjoy themselves; if dey had
chilluns an keep DR.. Biggers' Huckle6erry
Cordial, dey are certain to be, for hit will
cure de bowel troubles and de chillun
teething'"