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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
They File an Answer.

In the case of the state against the
Texas Traffic association the Gulf, Col
orado and Santa Fe filed an answer yes
terday in the district court, in which the
company says chat the association is
not an illegal organization; that it is not
a consolidation of parallel or competing
lines of railroads; that it is not an organ
lied monopoly; that it is not menace to
commerce, and is not in defnance of and
against the constitution of the state"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
GENERAL LAND OFFICE,

A raid on this Office was made yester-
day to receive public free school domain,
as indicated by the following words and
figures, to-wit:
To purchase-Two applications for 4SO
acres in Erath county; one for $40 acres
in Hemphill county; one for GAO acres In
Randall county; one for 100 acres in San
Saba county; two for $40 acres, each in
Gray county; one for 800 acres in Co.
manche county; one for $40 acres in Tom
Green county. All dry grazing and agri-
cultural and assessed at 81 per acre.
To lease-One for 1920 acres in Frio
county; one for 262 acres in Bandera
county; one to purchase $40 acres in
Fisher county; two for 1880 acrea, In
Potter county; one for $40 acres in Ran
dali county; one for 100 acres San Saba
county. All surface dry, 81 per acre.
Agricultural-On for GAO acres, watered
agricultural; So per acre offered.
To lease-One for 320 acres in Throck-
morton county.
Chas. L. Dillihunty, state agent, reports
his elias sifcation on $3.50 acres, and
valued in the aggregate at $127,591.
Also three to purchase 1000 acres of
watered agricultural land in Fisher and
Lipscomb counties. Offer, So and 1925
per acre.
James Templeton reports to this Office
his classification of twelve sections of land
in Jefferson county. No live water; no
timber; soil poor; 81 per acre.
Commissioner Halls impressive circu-
lar letter EMBRACING the stalking out" of
school land is already bearing fruit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Scooped BY Cupid.

For the week ending yesterday County
Clerk Frank Brown issued the following
permits to marry:
j. M. Bunts and Mrs. NJ. Lennon.
Silas Montrose Burt and Leontine Rose
Brunei.
X. Musgrave and Jean Houx.
james d. Orutcher and Stella Jackson
j. Buchanan and Hannah Carlson.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
How True.

Charlie-"Im gong to change my
boarding housed"
Jim-"Why sO?'
Charlie-"Wel, we've got new cook,
and nothing is ever done"
Jim-Gracious, then come AROUND 10
my boarding place. Everything Is dun
there. It's dun when | go In it's aud dun
when leave"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Natures Freak.

Colonel Blocker, living three miles south
of the city, has a calf three or four days
old that is curiosity in its way. 1t has
two ears on the right side of the head, one
of them quite low down. Through the
lower one full grown tooth protrudes,
while there are no front teeth on the cor
ner of the lower jaw, where they ought to
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Texas Patents.

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Texas, bearing date of April
3, 1888. (Reported expressly for The
STATESMAN by Louis Dagger d Co., me-
chanical experts and solicitors of patents,
Washington, d. @. Advice freel:
No. $50, 1920 -Crowdus, W. A., and II. M
Sutton, Dallas; dynamo electric machine.
No. $50, 6O6-Streeter G. D., Waco; fire
kinder.
No. $50, 6O7-Streeter, G. D. Waco, fire
kinder.
No. 3SO,472-Archer, R. W., Beeville;
balinR press.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12

avede the law as are herein mentioned
mnst cease, and it should be understood
Inv all that under the present law, school
lands cannot be "staked our" ana IL Is
useless to attempt it.
Respectfully,
r. NJ. HALL, Commissioner.
MILITARY DEPARTMENT
CAPTAIN SEEKER yesterday returned from
Wharton county, where be went to lnves-
tigats the Spanish camp troubles. he re,
ports that the reputable citizens are glad
that the rangers are there, and they nope
they will remain until all the guilty par
ties are arrested. Thus far four persons
have been arrested.
From Fridays Daily,l
Outside of the usual pardon business
there was very little of Importance IN tine
governors office yesterday.
coMpTRoLnBR's DEPARTMENT.
In the comptroler's office yesterday the
following counties paid their interest due
April 10, on bonds:
BlancO county" 9Ol OO
Hood county .......,....... '.''''''''' emo IN
Starr county Cpar payment)' '.'.'.'"''''' W. ~
The following deposits were made IN
the state treasury:
StaIe TeNSnue,........ -
Available sIhool......'....''.' ''''' A''~i0 -
AS the Legislature ia about to meet II
extra session, the following figures iron
comptroller's report, will be of interest,"
They show the estimates of receipts ant
disbursements of revenue for the tisca
wear, ending August 81, 1888:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Card of Thanks.

The ladies of the Cumberland Presby-
terrain church desire to express their
thanks to all who assisted them in the
gypsy encampment and bazaar, and es
pecially to Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs Crane, Mrs,
Mitchell and Mr.. Harmon. Also, to the
morning and evening papers for cOurte-
sizes extended. The net proceeds of the
entertainment amounted TO about 5000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
The Meetings Last Night Cor
geous Failures.

The patriotic republicans announced
several days ago, that meetings would be
held in the several city wards last night,
to elect delegates to the county conyen-
ton which convenes next Saturday.
STANEsMAN reporters were ont last night
trying to find the meetings, but succeeded
in discovering but three, as follows:
In the Eighth ward there was quite a
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12

In consequence of there being de-
ticiency of 100000 in the appropriation
for the maintenance of the customs SER
vice in the Galveston office, a cut of 43
per cent. has been made in salaries, and
this will continue in effect until the close of
the fiscal year, which ends June 30. This Is
rather large reduction, and works con-
siderable hardship among the employees.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Tie Your Horses.

Yesterday morning team was left
standing unhitched, and, the horses get
ting frightened, backed the wagon up on
the sidewalk and turned it over. The
horses were caught, preventing iorther
damage. Hitch your horses, and IL may
save you good deal of trouble
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
CITY AND COUNTY.
TFROM SUNDAYS DAILY
Anniversary Celebration.

The fourth anniversary of st. Mary S
church will be celebrated to-day. The
sermon and solemn ceremonies will be APP
nropriate to the occasion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12

Applications for purchase and lease of
public school lands received and filed in
this department. yesterday, namely:
To purchase-One for $40 acres in Har-
ris county; one for l6O acres in Comanche
county; one for 800 acres in Martin
county; all dry agricultural; priced at 81
per acre.
The following circular letter from Com
missioner Hall speaks for itself:
GENERAL LAND OFFICE,
AUSTIN, Tex, April -, 1888. }
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12

The Exposition Universelle de Part
cullnaire" awarded the highest honors to
Angostura Bltters as the most effica-
clous stimulant to excite the appetite and
70 Keep the digestive organs in good order.
ASH for the genuine article, manufactured
oy Or. ): q. B. Siegert g. Sons, and be-
ware of limitations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
GOVERNMENTAL.
Matters Picked Up in Tour OF
the Departments.
Spicy Gossip and Political Points
Heard at the Capitol
Yesterday.
From Thursdays Daily. J

The governor had great many visit
ors Yesterday, among them State Health
Officer Rutherford.
STATE DEPARTMENT.
The following charters were filed in the
office of the secretary of state yesterday:
The Taylor Street Presbyterian church
of Fort Worth. Incorporators: b L.
Fakes, r. E. Beckham and others.
The Parker County Milling. and Ele-
vator company, of Weatherfordj capital
stock, $4,000. Iucorporators; james
Hurst G. A. Jones, q. r. Bowen, l. W.
Mcconnell, James D. Newberry and IT,
Edwards.
CoMPTRoLLERs DEPARTMENT..
Comptroller Mccall yesterday deposited
in the state treasury:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
LIST OF LETTERS.
LADIES' LIST.

List of letters remaining uncalled for and adver-
tsed at the postotice lat AUSTIN Texas for the week
ending April Z, 1855.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Annual Meeting.

At the annual meeting of the German
American Ladies' Aid society, Thursday,
April 3, the following ofli,e were elected
for the year beginning April l, 1888
President, Mrs. Wahrenberger; vice-pres-
ident, Mr.. Will Tobin; secretary, Mrs
Johu b. NefT; treasurer, Mrs. II. NJ. Cog
geshall.
A resolution Of thanks was also passed
thanking General Hardeman for the sx-
elusive privilege at the state capitol parh
during the interstate drill, for refresh
ment stands; also, Governor Ross, Secre-
tary Holmes and General Roberts fol
their kind intercess!on in securing thu
same.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
Real Estate Transfers.

Abstract of title and real estate office of Bergen,
Daniel Il Crazy, 105 East Pecan street. Austin,
Texas List of Travis county real estate transferred
for the week ending April {, 1888:
Ii. r. Arnold and wife to f. Won Boack-
man, lot ,, block 4, Christian Il Fell
mans addition to Austin. ..............S ECO 90
L. W. Talbot to j. NJ. Briggs ct al, Ia
acres j. A. Ybarbo survey. 400 90
L. Munos survey -. AZ so
John Dowell and wife to Alfred Smith,
lot 8, block 1870, Austin, 1900 90
Leander Brown to lgnetZ SObeck, lot 81,
block 8, outlet IS, division D, Austin. $50 90
GS acres Nj. Duty half league..,............ 500 %
Jas. L. Bouldin estate, by executor, to
Mentor Thompson, lots II and south
west quarter of block 49, division E,
Austin 400 %
block 40, Austin "A 90
A. E. Hacicht and wife to II. A. and j. g.
Fitzhugh, lots d, :, $, 9 and 10, block |,
vision B..... ~. =, -. 1850 90
Rev E. Sorm, president, etc. to Rev. N.
lot IS, division c, for cemetery purposes 90
c. Ii. Morehous0 to Frances A. MoTehouse,
lot /. block i52, Austin. ........... 40 90
AVID 4. block >, Austin $40 90
block > ontot /, division A. AUSTIN $500 90
G, W. spear league ..................... 900 90
l6xl8s feet Of outlot s. division O. - 40 90
l6Si8S feet Of outiot s. division o. IT'S 20
Jas. Manor to Ann K. Boyce, . lots in
MRnOr........ = W
Rufus Whitis to a. NJ Belvin, lots 30, 81
Austin. o..n 80. $3.50 $50 90
F. 2. Heflington and wife TO j. A. Saun-
ders, 100 acres +. p. Roy survey ....... 1900 90
block 5, oatlot 81, division i. - us %
j c. Herndon, by executor, ct al u j. NJ.
Briggs p. F. CsbrOn certificate for go
&C. eS ou w
@And other considerations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12

Estimated balance on hand August 81,
1888, $1,1S7,760.03.
Comptroller Mccall, abiding to the
above tables, says:
"This estimate ofreceipts is based on
increased values for 1887 over 1886 of
$19,S37,278, and shows cash balance in
the state treasury on August 81, 1888, of
$1,187,670.03.
"Reasoning upon the basis that there
will be no shrinkage in the values next
year, but that on the contrary, an increase
may confidently be expected unless in the
event of some great calamity, and, in view
of the fact that there will probably be no
unusual demand upon the next legislature
for extraordinary appropriations, apart
| from an ample provision for furnishing
the new capitol, putting the grounds in
order, ETC., there would seem to be an
abundant evidence to warrant the Twenty
first legislature in favoring a reduction of
taxes.
"While even temporary suspension of
payment by the state should never be
permitted to occur, the accumulation in
the state treasury of more money,
gathered from the people by taxation
than is really necessary for an efficient
and economical administration of the
government, should be guarded against
and avoided with equal zeal"
GENERAL LAND OFFICE.
Applications to purchase and lease
public school lands we're received and filed
in this department yesterday as set forth
below:
To purchase One for $40 acres in
Kimble county; one for 100 acres in Gil
lespie county; four for 1900 acres in Lips
comb county, in 32O and $40 tracts; one
for $40 acres III Reeves county: one for
$40 acres in Childress county; all drv
agricultural and grazing; valuation, So Der
acre; one for 800 acres, watered agricul-
tural SO per acre, in Armstrong county.
Those to lease filed as follows: One for
20 acres in Lampasas county, one for 800
acres in Burnet county, one for $40 acre.
in kimble county, one for $40 acres in
Starr county, one for 28O acres in San
Saba county.
An official certificate forwarded By State
Agent J. W. Davis shows up thirty sec
lions 10 jefferson county. These lands
(schoCl), are all classed as dry agricDl
tural and grazing, and assessed at the
minimum figure, 81 per acre.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
rFrnm Saturdays Daily.l

The governor yesterday morning re-
mitted 5000 of the $3.50 fine which had
hean nm oosed upon Conductor A. n. Tel.
fair. of the Houston and Texas Central,
for striking a passenger who was fran
tically inclined, it is said, to run the train
to suit his own schedule.
STATE DEPARTMENT..
The following charters were filed IN the
office of the secretary of state yesterday;
Tbs Gate City Lumber company OF
Texarkana fled an amendment lncrees-
ing cauital stock 20 $15O,OOO.
the Clifton Roller Mills, of Bosque
county, capital stock $4,000. Incorpora-
tors: W. S. Helm, G. B. Helm and d. w.
Williams.
CoMpTRoLLERs DEPARTMENT.
The following counties paid interest on
their bonds held by permanent senooi
fund: Wharton county, $3.50; dohao
county, $62O25; Polk county, $500.
Comptroller Mccall made the following
deposits yesterday: Available school,
SIS, 7O1 .43; general revenue, $6,ll6; inter
est and sinking fund of Bexar county
boz DIS, $1,O73. oo
The comptroller registered $4,000
| Gainesville Improvement bonds.
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT.
The insurance department yesterday
paid over $13,59S fees for the quarter
| Just ended.
From Sundays Dailyl
The governor has about got all the ma
terisl in shape for his message, and Will
aeon have it in readiness for the leJis-
lature.
CONTROLLERS DEPARTMENT.
TIE. Kennedy, tax collector of Fennin
county, settled his account with the state
veste rday for 1887 taxes. This settlement
shows close collections, the insolVent list
beinp much smaller than for several years
previous.
Total net collections on 1887 taxes are:
State ad vaorem ~ SS 90 90
Total S429A n
The following counties paid their inter
est due April 10, aud same was deposited
to available school fund:
Atascosa county "''s a .sD ~
HAYS soS 90
IlanO comfy. 80 W
Kendall couniy...........' ..''''''''' Co M
Rains county. wv w
The comptroller collected interes: on Har' , ,,o M
rieon county compromise b. ndH ........ o,too W
Total NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ..........Sl3,44o oo
In addition to the above, the following
amounts were deposited:
Avalsble school. .....".......... ....S l2 Va 20
state revenue. E,>'i Oh
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
FOREIGN DUE LIST.

To obtain any Of these letters the applicant must
say advertised, pay / cent and oYe date of list
Have your letters addressed in care of your street
and number. If not called for in two ;yeezs- they
WI be sent to the dead letter office at Washington,
- ~ JOHN o. JOHNSON, P. N.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
THE REPUBLICANS

II. NJ. CoGGEsHAL, Treasurer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-12
ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT

OF The German American Ladies' Aid Society
from Auril l. 1881. to April |, lSSS:
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-09-08
CHIEF OF POLICE SALE.

NOTICE is hereby gwen that by virtue
of a warrant issued by the Auditor and
Police Judge of the City of Astoria, in
Common Council of the City of Astoria,
by Ordinance No. 1047, entitled an Ordi-
nance ordering the Auditor to issue war
rants for the collection of assessments
remaining unpaid on West-9th street, be-
tween Water street and Berry street, ap-
proved July 25, 1888. Said warrant bear
ing date the 25th day of July, 1888, COM
manding me to levy upon lot No. in
block No. 115, in the City of Astoria as
laid out and recorded by j. M. Shively to
collect an assessment of eighty-seven and
50-100 dollars, which assessment was
made for the improvement of West-9th
street between Water street and Berry
street by Ordinance No, 1915, entitled an
Ordinance declaring the probable cost of
improving West-9th street from the south
side of Water street to the south side of
Berry street, approved June 18th, 1888,
l have this day levied upon lot No. 6 in
block No. lis, in Shively's Astoria, and
on Friday, the 14th day of Septemher, at
10 o'clock A. M. of said day in front OF
soria, Olatsop county, Oregon, will pro-
ceed to sell lot No. 6 in block No. 115, il
Shively's Astoria, to the highest bidder
therefor, to pay said assessment, costs
and expenses of sale. Said sale to be fol
u. 81 gold coin.
Astoria, August II, 1888.
w. j. BARRY,
Chief of Police.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-09-08
He May Not Get The Girl.

"You think you need a wife, young
man do you?" said Mr.. Kajones, as
he looked at the agitated youth, who
was sitting on the edge of chair and
nervously twsrling a hat, "and my
daughter would fill the bill, would
she?'
"She would indeed, sir" replied the
young man, with a CHASTITY attempt to
appear at ease. "As the men who
start newspapers sometimes say in
their prospectuses, she would fill a
long went fault mean, of course, a
weng lont loss-or rather a fong lent
wait-no a wong font welt-indeed
she would, Mr.. Kajones," persisted
the bewildered youth, though !
should have said, of course, a
feng-"
George" interposed Mr.. Kajones,
coming to his relief, shave you said
anything to Laura yet?'
mo. sir; l thought L ought to
speak to you first"
swell, George" said the young
lady's father, kindly, take my advice
If You can't get that prospectus un
tangled before you see her again, you
had better send a more experienced
canvasser."-ChicdgO Tribune.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-09-08
CHIEF OF POLICE SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue
of a warrant issued by the Auditor and
Police Judge of the City OF Astoria, IN
accordance with an order made by the
Common Council of the City of Astoria,
by Ordinance No. 1047, entitled an Ordl-
nance ordering the Auditor to issue war
rants for the collection of assessments re-
manning unpaid on West-9th street be
tween Water street and Berry street, ap-
proved July %, 1888. Said warrant bear
ing date the 25th day of July, 1883, COM
manding me to levy upon lot No. D, IN
block No. 118. in the City of Astoria as
laid out and recorded by j. M. Shively to
collect an assessment of two hundred
and six dollars, which assessment was
made for the improvement of West-9th
street between Water street and Berry
street by Ordinance No. 1045, entitled an
Ordinance declaring the probable cost OF
improving West 9th street from the south
side of Water street to the south side Of
Berry street, approved June 18th, 1883
/ have this day levied upon lot No. y II
block No. 11S, in Shively's Astoria, ano
on Friday, the 14th day of September, al
10 O'Clock A. NJ. of said day in front o.
the Court house door in the City of AS
toria, Clatsop county, Oregon. will pro
ceed to sell lot No. G in block No. 1l8, il
| Shively's Astoria, to the highest biddel
| therefor, to pay said assessment, cost
and expenses of sale. Said sale to be TO,
U. S. gold coin.
Astoria. August II, 1888.
w. j. BARRY,
| Chief of Police
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-09-08
CHIEF OF POLICE SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue
of warrant issued by the Auditor and
Police Judge of the City of Astoria, in
accordance with an order made by the
Common Council of the City of Astoria,
by Ordinance No. 1047, entitled an Ordi-
nance ordering the Auditor to issue war
rants for the collection of assessments
remaining unpaid on West-9th street, be-
tween Water street and Berry street, ap-
proved Jnly %, 1888. Said warrant bear
ing date the 25th day of July, 1888, COM
manding me to levy upon lot No. z in
block No. II, in the City of Astoria as
laid out and recorded by j. M. Shively,
to collect an assessment of eighty-nlne
dollars, which assessment was made fol
the improvement of West-9th street be-
tween Water street and Berry street by
Ordinance No. 1045, entitled an Ordi-
nance declaring the probable cost of i'm
proving West-9th street from the south
side of Water street to the south side OF
Berry street, approved June 29th 1888
| have this day levied upon lot No. IL
block No. II, in Shively's Astoria. and Oh
Friday, the 14th day of September, at II
O'Clock A. nj. of said day in front of tht
Court house door in the City of Astoria
Clatsop county, Oregon, will proceed tt
sell lot No. in block No. II, in Shively'!
Astoria, to the highest bidder therefor, to
pay said assessment, costs and expense!
of sale. Said sale to be for q. S. golC
coin.
Astoria, August IA, 1888.
W. j. BARRY.
Chief of Police.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1888-09-08
CHIEF OF POLICE SALE.

NOTICE is hereby given that by virtue
of q warrant issued by the Auditor and
Police Judge of the City of Astoria, in
accordance with an order made by the
Common Council of the City of Astoria
by Ordinance No. l047, entitled an Ordi
nance ordering the Auditor to issue war
rants for the collection of assessments
remaining unpaid on West-9th street, be-
tween Water street and Berry street, ap-
proved July 25, 1888. Said warrant bear
ing date the 25th day of July, 1888, COM
manding me to levy upon lot No. in
block No. III, in the City of Astoria as
laid out and recorded by j. M. Shively,
to collect an assessment of one hundred
dollars, which assessment was made fol-
the improvement of West-9th street be
tween Water street and Berry street by
Ordinance No. 1045, entitled an ordinance
declaring the probable cost of improving
West-9th street from the south side OF
Water street to the south side of Berry
street, approved June 29th, 1888, have
this day levied upon lot No. Z in block
No. l15, in Shively's Astoria, and on Fri
day, the 14th day of September, ut 10
O'Clock A. NJ. of said day in front of the
Court house door in the City of Astoria
Clatsop county, Oregon, will proceed to
sell lot No. in block No. 115 in Shively's
Astoria, to the highest bidder therefor, tC
pay said assessment, costs and expenses
of sale. Said sale to be for u. s. gold
coin.
Astoria, August II, 1888.
w. J. BARRY,
Chief of Police.