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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
TRUSTEE APPOINTED.
Difficulties Which Unexpectedly
Beset Distinguished Men,

Mr.. Maxwell, County Superintendent Of Schools
1 felt greatly honored by being ap-
pointed a member of the distinguished
board of school trustees of my district,
and it was with feelings of pride that /
absorbed the oath of office so touch
ingly and huently administered to
me by yourself. 1 felt that a
new era was about TO dawn upon the en-
tire school system, and | was happy.
hurried home to break the Joyous news to
my family, and getting the multitude to-
gether l mounted an inverted tub and
proceeded to tell of my honors in elo-
quent and impressive language. l al
luded in glowing terms TO the tariff, feel
ingly spoke Of the Irish troubles. aud criti-
cally reviewed the Bulgarian difficulties.
My family were deeply impressed 1t was
necessary, l felt, that | let the multitude
know that, as trustee of a great Texas
public school, was posted on school
affairs and the great geographical and
historical events OF the day. | then
alluded to my appointment and the fact
that young ladies and others desiring stu
atoms as teachers would have to consult
me. Here the Grafton came to a very
sudden close, and complications not an
ticipated arose. II was an unguarded
moment when / alluded to the young
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Maderris, J. L. Nucksls. Postoface, Bluff

Msderris, j. L. Nuckels. Postofice, Bluff
Springs.
District No. 35-Willow Springs. ~
children. Trustees: ]. S. McOlintock
Jas. Whitehead, R. H, johnson. Postoffice
Carl. Rhlno Branch, 63 children. Trus-
tees, Robt. Mussgrove, Lewis Cavanaueh.
Jim Overton. Postoffice, Bluff Springs.
District No. 36-Creedmore, so children
Trustees: Cyrus Thompson, Jno. d.
Campbell, Thos. Alton. PostOffice, Greed.
more.
District No. 37-Turner, 2S children.
Trustees: I. Kirkpatrick, J.V. Cardwell,
VIM. Carter. Postoffice, Dupre.
District No. 3S-Fulmore, 5S children.
Trustees: W. M. Spence, Chas. Newning,
E. Bateet. South Austin, 80 children.
Trustees: G. G. Knott, 1. II. Miller, S. c.
Cranberry. Barton Springs, So children
Trustees: VIM. Henderson, Robt. johnson,
West Morrow. Postoffice, Austin.
District No. 80 - Manohaca, LOG chill
dren. Trustees, o. Il Patterson, Jno.
Hodge. Postoffice, Manchaca. Rose COL
ony, "a children. Trustees: Robt Van
zaunt, M. Alexander, Daniel Mack. Post
Office, Manohaca.
District No. 40-Oatmanville, 81 chill
dren; Roberts, Sc; Longview, 81. Trustees:
j.. ]. Davis, j. E. Campbell, j. t. johnson.
Postofice, Oatmanville. Rambo, so COL
ored children. Trustees: E. d. Gordon,
B. G. Scales, General Jackson. Postoffice,
Austin,
District No. 41-Thomas Springs, 46
children; Friendship, Al. Trustees: A. X.
Traululne, Gus. Cezeaux, Jno. Young.
Postofice, Cedar Vallay.
District No. 42-Eans, 80 children; st.
Peter, 80. No trustees at present.
District No. 43-A. S. Springs, Al chill
dren. Trustees: Alex Thurman, Joe Hand
cock, Thos. Riley. Postoffice, Austin.
District No. 44-Flint Rock, 20 children
Trustees: Earnest Maui, Jack Saunders
Carl Beck. Postoffice, Bee Cave.
District No. 46-Jno. Ives, 33 children.
Trustees: W. R. Gregg, II. G.. Hudson, Jno
Milan.
District No. 47-McGowen, IL children;
Baldwin Springs, 81. Trustees: Jno, G
Gregg, f. FL. Saunders, j B. Singleton.
District No. 4S-Anderson Bend, %
children; Cedar Mountain, "a. Trustees
W. s. Pearson, @. M. Pear a, Ed. Ander-
son. Postoffice, Bee Cas-.
District No. 50-Perdinalis, 26 chill
dren; Falls Greek, 81; Hanie Flat, SO
Trustees: D. W. Wallace, W. G. Heffiug.
ton, R. W. Perry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
A BL ACK FIEND.
A Well-Known Young Lady AS
saulted' and Shot At.

Last afternoon about O'Clock as g
young lady, highly respected am we'll
known in the city, but who lives near Bar.
ton creek, was leading her horse to water,
4 negro man, aged about 10 or 20 years,
suddenly appeared and ordered her TO
halt.
She Immediately turned and fed to-
wards the house screaming for aid The
black fend, armed with a single barrel
shotgun, followed her some distance,
threatening to shoot if she did not stop,
and finally did shoot, but fortunately the
charge flew wide of its mark, and lac
young lady safely reached home.
Officers were notified of the affair and
Constable Thorp at once went over to
Bsrton's to get on the trail of the negro,
He is a town darkey, is very black ard vas
out on hunt with single barrel shotgun.
He is supposed to be one of the gang Of
gay deceivers aud debauchees of whom
prominent colored men have been COM
planning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Superb Cranes.

Mr.. Hartkopf has probably as fine a
vineyard az can be found in the state.
1t is situated about three miles south OF
the city, and contains such varieties of
grapes as are best adapted to this climate.
Some of the varieties are very large snd
fine, and for flavor will compare favorably
with those grown in the famous crepe
region of California. The grape you
see for sale at all the fruit stands arc from
Mr.. Hartkopi's vineyard.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
For Alcohol Drinkers,

A Russian physician named Portu-
galoff declares that strychnine is an in
fallible cure for drunkenness, admins
tered in simultaneous injections. The
effect of the strychnine solution is to
change the craving for drink into positive
aversion, and this change is effected in a
day. After treatment of eight or ten
days the patient may be discharged
The strychnine is administered by dis
solving one grain in 200 drops of water
and injecting five drops of the solution
every twenty -four hours.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
A Young Mans Fortune

Mr.. Rufus f. Taylor, formerly of the
Blind institute, has recently had left to
him by his grandfather real estate and
money valued at $4,000 to $4,000. He
was prior to this in very poor circum-
stances, and has always had to strive hard
to make both ends meet in his various
avocations. He will make Austin his
future home, as he says he can never leave
Doctor Rainey apd the institute. Mr..
Taylor is a most worthy young man and
will make good use of his fortune,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
County Court.

In this court yesterday, Judge Bracken-
ridge presiding, the following proceedings
were had:
State vs.. S. Roberts, gaming; continued.
State vs.. Ed. Patterson, gaming; con-
tinued.
State vs. M. Wilson, gaming; continued.
State VS.. II. Elkins, gaming; fined $40
and costs.
State vs. H. Allen, gaming, fined $40
and costs.
State VS.. H. Saunders, gaming; fined
$40 and costs.
The non-jury civil docket will be called
finally tomorrow (Monday) morning, at
10 a. m.
Kerr vs.. Crawford, set for oath, 10 a. m
Thaison VS.. Bross, set for 9th, 10 a. m
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
State Bar Association.

The State Bar association, which met at
Dallas, elected the following officers:
F. G. Hume, of Galveston, president.
G. S. Morse, of Austin, secretary.
r. G. West, of Austin, treasurer.
Galveston was selected as the place for
holding the next annual meeting, and the
second Wednesday in July, 1889, as the
date.
T. ]. Devine, George Clark, II. w
Uightfoot and j. E. McComb were elected
delegates to the National Bar associa
ton
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
ASiatic Cholera,

At P.t'sburg, Pa, case of genuine
Asiatic cholera has occurred. l. was pro-
bounced such by the attending phvsioian
and the bureau of health. 1t seems that
the cholera germ has found a lodzneut
on this continent, and it Is the part Of
prudence to observe the strictest sanitary
regulations. Gan ounce of prevention ID
worth a pound of cure"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
TFROM SUNDAYS DAILY
Life's Troubled Sea.

For the week ending yesterday County
Clerk Frank Brown issued the following
permits to marry:
Samuel Foster, colored, and Louisa
Dobbin.
John Rivss and Maria Grant.
p. Sanders and Susie Stokes.
+. 0. Hefin and Alice Hamilton.
James Gault and Made Sellers.
W. Henderson and NJ. A. Toalson.
Max Gonter and Catherine Gessel.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Big Cotton.

Billie Heiligman, the Union market
carver, had on exhibition yesterday cot
ton talk containing $50 we'll matured bolls,
It was from Ed. Haigler's plantation, and
the fl cid from which it was plucked will
yield over bale to the acre. The cotton
crop in this county this year will be the
biR1 est ever known.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Examination of Teachers.

The examination of colored teachers oc-
ours Monday, and among the applications
for the position MADE vacant by the death
of Professor Phillips is Professor High
tower Keelan, for some time member of
the faculty of the Prairie View Normal
school. He is highly spoken of as a
teacher
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Birthday Party.

The hospitable mansion of Mrs. Sarah
Bunton, South Austin, was the scene of a
most hap and enjoyable birthday party
Thursday night 1t was given in honor of
Miss Myra Lubbock, daughter of Mr..
John B. Lubbock, and neice of Mrs. Bun
ton. Many guests were present and the
beautiful lawn in front of the house for
hours contained the happiest party of
people in all the land. Refreshments were
served and greatly enjoyed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Fine Peaches.

Mr.. Buchard, who has large orchard
south OF the city, has been bringing to
market during the past week some as
large and finely favored peaches as are
grown anywhere in the world.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
laid To Rest,

The funeral of Miss Johanna Wolf
occurred last afternoon, her remains be-
ing followed to the grave by very large
number of sorrowing friends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Cattlennen.

Mr.. P. Smith, of Llano county, Is IN
town with bunch of fine cattle. MI
Haynie and Messrs. Fairchld ana
Kent, of Blanco, are also here with hne
ca tile.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
Died.

Miss Fannie Houston, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Polk Houston, living five miles
southeast of the city died Thursday and
was buried yesterday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-26
CITY AND COUNTY.
IFROM SATURDAYS DAILY
Wants a Corner Stone.

Mr.. Gus Wilke yesterday received an
ord er for fine granite corner stone for
the First Baptist church at Fort Worth.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18

the pictures on the walls, and Clay asked them which they considered the best. They finally decided upon an oil painting ot . woman stAnaing with a pot of steAming mnsh In her hands, and as they did % Clay laughed and told them he agreed with them. He then went on to tell tho story of the picture, and he said that he got 1t through a game of sevWn-up with Al. bert Gallatin. GaliAtin and Clay had each won picture at . rafile while they wcre In Europe together, and the two pictures were intended as companion rteces- Clay'a picture was not as good as Gallatins and he wanted to get Gallatia's picture. He proposed that they should put up the pictures as stakes al d play 6 game of cards for them, and he told Gallatin he could sslcct the game. Gailatin knew but little about cards and he chose sevcn-up. It is needless to say. he loat, for Clay was the best seven up player in Kentucky. He won tho game and thus got both pictures.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18
Anecae.a sf Wilkie celllna,

Harry Quiltera Ikaieersal Rsciesr contains paper entitled "Reminis- cences ot . Story Teller,s in which the veteran novelist, Wilkie Collins, takes tho world into his confidence, and tells some stories of his thirty eight yeArs' experience of novel -reAders.
 Mir. Colllne, come yeara since, was guest at large dinner party. The master of tho house presented him to the lady whom he was to escort to dinner, saying, sotto eoce. "There's c devilish good dinner to-day. Leave It to the lady to do ali the talkiHk." Unfortunately, In the confusion, uei- ther had caught the others name. When they had arrived at the secoad act In the drama of dinner~--tha flsh aot--the lady began to talk ot novels
 'To man who has been hard at work all day writing novel (aAys Mir. Collins) this Interesting subject iaila--- especially In the handa of amateurs-- to produce the etEervcscant frcshneas which stimulates the mind. listened languidiy. The lady's method Of crit iolsm divided the works of my col leagues Into books that she liked and books that she hated. On my side made such polite answers as arc con- sistent with proper attention to ones fish; and l rsAlly thought we three l mean the lady, tho hah, and tho pres- ent writer--wereg getting on very well, whom she suddenly turned on mo, tike a person inspired by a new Idea, and sald Il hopc you don't like Wilkis Coilins' novclsp' The enviAhle faculty which can aAy tho right thing on tho spur of tho moment Ia posecaaei by few people; and am not one Of that quick witted minority. Tho nearest visible refuge 1 could sec presented itself under the form of prevarication. l had only to remember that had written the novels, and tho rrply was obvious: I haven't read them.'"
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18

"The Crystal Slipper" began its ninth week at the Chicago opera house, Sunday evening, August 5th. The "third edition" was presented to house, as usual, crowded to the doors. Many improvements in what was really an excellent performance are noticeable. The pallets are entirely changed and new numbers introduced. The "Masaniello" tarantella scored an emphatic hit, and the clown and pantaloon ballet by the children is sure to add interest to the perform ance in the eyes of the little ones. The "March of the Supper Service" is now certainly the most unique and elabo- rate march ever seen on an American stage. There are nearly seventy par ticipants, and the new armor is of the most gorgeous character. It is almost impossible to adequately describe the dazzling brilliancy of the "Fan Scene" in which this march takes place. Nearly two hundred persons, in cos tumes of the most artistic design, are grouped in 6 manner which shows that the piece is under the direction of master hand in stage management. All the other added features-the new gavotte, the new dances, the new duets and the new songs-were re- ceived with applause. Several changes in the cast have helped to improve the comedy of the production. The piece as it now stands will be seen in Bos- ton, New York, Philadelphia and other leading cities. But two weeks more of the run of "The Crystal Slip- per" at the Chicago opera house re- main to be filled.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18

"About what?1
 "And pop said you wouldn't lafr nor titter."
 "What at?"
 "Dave and me is goin' to courts "Go right ahead, my dear girl. I am very near-sighted and hard of hearing, and you needn't be afraid of me"
 They sat down on the door-sill, and after minute Dave queried:
 "Hain't nobody lookin', be thar?" "Guess not"
 "Then Pm goin' tol"
 "No, you haint
 "But must, cause I orterl ln
 He put his arm around her waist, and there was another long silence. Then he said:
 "Kin l squeeze yer hand?"
 "Noap."
 "But orter."
 "Well, mebbe."
 "And you hain't kissed me fur an hour"
 "David!"
 "But I orter be kissed. And you orter be kissed"
 al can't consider"
 "But you orter. Nobodyll see."
 "Well, mebbe you know best"
 "Course I know best. Haven't killed bars and wildcats?"
 "Sartin, fur I seed their hides.s
 "Don't sot way of thar, Susan. Sot clusser."
 "Noap."
 "But you orter. Yer pop would say yer orter. Hain't we most mar ried?"
 "Well, mebbe I orter."
 "We's gwine to be crackingly happy"
 "Yes."
 "Never git mad"
 "Noap."
 went of to bed and left them there, and shouldn't wonder if they put in most of the night at it. At about ten o'clock next morning the people began to drop in, and at eleven the marriage took place. The groom had weak spell, but braced him up, and when the fatal moose was adjusted and the trap sprung, his conduct was fair to medium. Alter dinner we formed in procession and escorted them to their new home. Almost everybody had come laden with a present of some sort. In the center of the cabin was my surprise, and no crowd of people were ever so dumb founded. Mrs. Andrews drew the art icles out and it took every ones breath away as she shouted
 "Real tea and coffee and saleratus And here's cotton cloth and pins and thread! And here's sugar and molas- ses and soap! And here's crockery- real crockery-and knives and forks and spoons and" But all the women were crying by that time, and all the men were trem. bling with excitement. They laid il onto me and I had to own up, and then Andrews called out:
 "Yere-Dave, Sue-git right dowr yere on yer knees and sw'ar to the stranger that you'll pot-luck with him an his'n as long as grass grows and water runs, and may the Lord never desert him."
 And who could ask for greater re- ward?-DetroH Free Press.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18

In the Psrlor.-Wiggles "Ara- bella, darling, may l kiss you7"
 Arabella-sYes, sweetest; but kiss me on the left cheek, please"
 Wiggles (doing so)-"And may ask, dearest, why the left cheek?"
 Little Brother (poking his head through the door)-"Because Jack Waggles has beep kissing her right cheek all the afternoon, and i:'s tired !"
 The engagement is not yet an- nounced. Topn Topics.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18
TO AsrERIE.
BY 5oHN4o. SARGENT.
HORACE. oDEs III. '.

Why weep, Asterie, for the youth whom the white zephyrs will restore In Spring-thy Gyges-fAst in truth, with riches from the Pontic shores wind driven, when the starry lights Of QapEas @ seorn & &inyoking. shone; He pasees sleepiess and alone.
 H. All arts his teasing hostess tries; A cunning messenger is sent, To say how wretched Chloe sighs, And capture him by blandishment.
 W. He tells what came in older times, From slight of 6 perddious wife; How Pr@tus' faith in fabled crimes Cost cold Bellerophon his life. He tells how nearly blood was split, When Peleus shunned HippOlyte; With lessons of historic guilt, That teach such things again may be. In vain. To voices such as these Hefs deaf as Icarus rocks. But thoul Beware-lest Enipeus please More than behooyes a neighbor now.
 VII. Though none with equal mastery His courser through the Campus guides; Nor any swimmer swift as he May wrestle with the Tuscan tides.
 VIII. Thine house at evening twilight close; Nor stir abroad; nor heed the strain, With music mixed, that sings his woes, He calls thee prude-a prude remaini
 Alta Cdttforntd.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18

Lady Of the House (to trsmp> -@If you'll aw up that wood, yoa can have this pies
 Tramp-NLemme tackle the vie first, while Pm eksi to it.n--Bwlfng- ton Fxss Press.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18

"George," said the happy bride, "papa has placed a cheek among the wedding prcsenta."
 "Is that sop" whispered George anxiously. Did you notice If it's certifiedY"-- Life.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18
consampsion Surely Cured.

To THE EDITOR: PIeass inform your readers that have . positive remed y for the above named disaAse. By It's timely use thousands of hopeless cases have been permanently cured. shall be glad to send two bottles ol my remedy free to any of your readers who have consum ption if they will send me their express and post-ofIice address. Respectfully, T. A. 6LocUs, A. C., fSi Pearl street,
 N. Y.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18

At an examination: The Professor -ADoes my question emharrass yoa2"
 6tudent--1Not in tte least, sir. It's the answer Pm botherfng sbezt.- Nesc Fork Truth.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18

Tramp Independently -"Give as . nickel, guv'ncr."
 Aggressive Prohibltionist (grimiy) --@Do you drink7"
 Tramp (brightening) )-"Yes, thank you. Where shali we gofs-- T0scE Topics.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18
cornpsnson pietusss.

The historical pictures of the "Ark- ansaw Traveiefs and The Turn of the Tune,S together with the original dialogue and music of the "Arkanaw Tfaveler,s mailed to any addre@ on receipt of forty cents. Read q Ben ham, 2s6 Dearborn St., Chicago, ILL
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18

Marine art-steamers drawing wa ter.- Ocedn.
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18

chfIdssn csy fss PiasAss's cassssss.
 -AdD
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18

my health has been bad, and have not played for long time.' That, {" said the statesman, Ifs from an inter- view with Winchester before he left tor Europe"
 "How about big stakes to-day, and how about the games of last winter?'' iasked.
 "They have not amounted to much" said the old stager. "I know of one game in which the jackpot amounted to e5 900, and in which s lobbyist drew 1t in. But as . rule the stakes are small and the big games few and far between. There l. an Ohio congressman who is . good poker player, who has made considerable money while he was in Washington, but who was not, alas, returned to the fftiefh congress. A number of the Indiana members play poker, and there Is hardly man from the west who does not understand cards.
 "6enstor Beck tells . good story about one of Henry Clay's games, but in order to appreciate 1t you ought to hear it from Beck himself He went to school at Lexington, at the Tran sylvania university, and he was st- tending school there when Clay was still living. He describes how the boys used to go out to visit Clay, and how Clay would chat to them in the most charming manner. In the course oT one Of thexe visits the boys noticed
The Arkansaw traveler., 1888-08-18

handle the pasteboards as well as any man in our house of lords. Joe Black burn is strong in euchre, and Carlisle plays a very fair hand at whist. Frank Pierce was good card player, and George Washington himself played whist. President Cleveland can play almost any kind of a game, though he has not done % since he has been in the White House. His favorite game is, see by the papers, . new tangled French play with . long name wbich I do not remember"
 "Do many ladies play poker in Washington?"
 Mot many; but there are some who handle the cards as they bet on races. They are not fond of large stakes, how ever, and . penny ante suits them. I don't believe in women playing for money; they grow excited too easily and get angry, and it costs more than 1t comes to.
 "There was, some time ago, gaui- bling den in . very respectable part of the city. It was kept in one of the best houses, and the man who ran 1t got in by representing himself as . state department clerk. He had good refsrences, and :Ae family took him in as boarder. He proved quiet and gentlemaDly, but it was noticed that he had great many visitors during the late hours of the night, and the owner of the house was finally told that his boarder was running faro bank in his house. He investigated the matter and found it to be true,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-12-25
Preparing tor.the DENOMINATION.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-zQuarters have
been engaged at the arlington hotel for
General Harrison and party prior to the
Inauguration cerenRnies%sneXt March.
TherEwiIl be in thesparty General Harri-
s,son AID wife, Russell Harrison and wife,
DIR. Mckee, wife and two children, ex-
Saunders of Nebraska and wife
1.-THE parents of Mrs. Russell HarrisOn) 4,
E. w. Halford, private secretary, wife
and daughter. The distinguished guests
will arrive here about week
Before Inauguration day. They
will be located in johnson annex on State
street, and will be served in the private
dining room. On the morning of the in
auguratiOn they will go to Willard IS no
tel on Pennsylvania avenue and occupy q
parlor on the second floor where they will
view the procession as it forms. In ac-
cordance with precedent established by
Andrew Jackson and observed by every
president but two since then President
Cleveland will call for President-elec
Harrison at Willard IS and escort him to
the capitol.