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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
THE GETTYSBURG REUNION.
President Cleveland's Reasons for not
Accepting an Invitation Thereto.

President CleVeland's reasons Tor not
Accepting an Invitation Thereto.
New YORK, July 5.-President Cleve-
lands response to the invitation to attend
the Gettysburg reunion, which did not
reach the Office of secretary until after
his departure for Gettysburg, is as fol
ows:
General Horace King, Recording Secre =
tary, ETC.: Ny Dear Sir-I have carefully
considered the question of accepting the
invitation of the society of the Army of
the Potomac to attend its annual reunion
to he held at Gettysburg on July l, 2 aud
8. need hardly assure you that should
be glad 20 be present on this very interest
ing occasion. In view, however,
of nv confnlng duties here, and all
the circumstances surrounding the subject,
I have arrived at the conclusion that 1
ought not to leave at the time designated.
The meeting of the survivors of Gettys-
burg upon the field where they fought
twenty-five years ago, cannot fail to teach
an impressive lesson and convince all our
people that bravery is akin to magnanim-
ity, while it reminds them that the object
of war is the sttainment of peace.
Yours very truly,
GROVER CLEVELAND.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
ingalls, Letter.

As there has been so much discussion of
the letter that the delectable Senator In
gals wrote on the eve of the republican
national conven' on. II full text is now
given. 1t shows up that gentleman in no
very brilliant cOlors, and is somewhat of
black eye for his party.
NGCE- PRESIDENTS CHANBER. WASHING
TON. June l6-Youts OF 18th at hand. II
does rot make much difference who Is
nominated in my judgment. The candi-
dates will ont but small figure in the
fight. We can elect any body or We shall
fal. The least conspicuous ard there
fore the lesst complicated man Will be
the best-somebO Ike Hayes in 1876.
Among all the men named there Is not
one header" No one whose personal or
hi torical relations 10 the people would
make difference Of 1000 votes in the
canvass. Sherman, Allison. Harrison, etc,
have records that would b. awkward on
the tar Il, the currency, the Chinese ques-
iior, etc. DePew's connection with rail-
roads ard corporations would
be heavy load, especially in the
agricultural states. We might as well
dominate Gould or Vanderbilt at once,
Ny impr5 ssion is that Alger or Gresham
come nearer filling the bill than shy of
the Others, with some fellow like Phelps,
of New Jersey, who could reach the CON
sentative forces of the east and get COZ
;ributiOns from ths manufacturers snd
Wsl street. But you can Judge much bet
ter than l what is best after consulting
with the delegates.
have the use of the wires during the
convention, by the courtesy Of the COM
psny, and you can, therefore, telegraph
me fully at all times if anything of inter
est trsnspires. Yours truly,
JOHN J. INGALLS,.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
Thowing Dice on an Alta

From the London Standard.
4 curious custom was yesterday ob.
served in the parish church of st Iyes,
Hunts. DR., Robert Wilde who di in
August, 1873, bequeathed $50 (S25C' ths
yearly interest of which was to he sx.
pended in the purchase Of six bible not
exceeding the price of 81 IS each, vbich
should be east for by dice on the com
munion table every year by six boz and
six girls of tie town. A piece of ground
was bought with the $50, and it j. row
known as the "Bible Orchard" The
legacy also provided for the pawn ut Of
10 shilling5 yearly to the vicar for aoh-
ing sermon on the occasion, "com end
ing the excellency, the perfection AID tie
divine authority of the Holy Scrip res"
This singular custom has been re. 5-ly
observed in the church since the death Of
the testator, but, representations aaging
been made to the bishop of the diocese,
the practice of throwing the dice On tls
communion table was discontinued some
years ago, and the rafting now takes PLACE
on table erected at the chsncel ateps
The highest throw this year, three times
with three dice, was thirty-sevsa b.
little girl. The vicar, the Rev. E. rottel
ham, preached a sermon from the words:
From child thou hast known the Holy
Scriptures"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

The approaching meeting of the Texas
Traffic association in Denver on the 10th,
says the Globe Democrat, will be an i'm
portsnt one in several aspects. The prl-
mary object of the gathering is the re-
organization of the association, or rather
the election of officers and the ENGRAVING
of some amendments in the bylaws for
the bet..r management of the organiza-
ton. :, close connection with this
question Uf reorganization the assOci
alton viii have very serious matter TO
consider in the probable resignation of
Commissioner Waldo. Since his election
to the position, three years ago, an i'm
mense amount of labor has developed
upon him, and this, in addition to the
weight of responsibility and care, has
proven more of tax than his constitu-
ZION could stand.-Dsllas News.
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Mr.. WM. RADAa1, Austin, Tex.

Dear Sir-I have used three gallons of
your Microbe Killer, and am almost en-
tirely well. had severe pains in my chest
and lungs, with a very bad cough; in fact,
1 was almost helpless. I am now able
again to be about and attend to my house.
hold affairs-something I had not done in
twelve months. Please send me another
gallon, which will be about ell l will need.
can safely recommend it to all who are
suffering with bad cough or pains in the
lungs and chest.
also tried it on sore eyes in my family
with the best results.
Very respectfully,
Ms. Z. HoLzGRAF,
Bolton, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
DOCTOR PEPPERS STATEMENT.
What He Has to Say of General Sheri
dams Case.

w hat he has 10 say OF General Snerl
dams Case.
PHILADELPHIA, July 5.-Dr. VIM. Il.
Pepper stated to a reporter of the Asso-
ciated Press last night that ne had re
turned at O'Clock from a visit to Gen
eral Sheridan, at Delewere Breakwater, in
consultation with his attending physi-
clans. There had beer, on Tuesday, re-
turn of unfavOrable symptoms of en-
barrassed breathing and circulation, with
mental confusion, but measures which
were promptly adopted caused their rapid
subsistence, and reaction occurred much
more promptly than after any previous
attack. Careful examination showed tn 1T
no local complication had developed, and
it is clear that the above transient
symptoms were largely due to the dis
turbing and fatigUiog effects of an en-
counter Of some hours duration with
quite rough weather before the shelter of
Breakwater was reached. This, however,
was only a temporary inconvenience.
The advantages of this present position
are manifest. The voyage will
be speedily completed. 1t may
confidently be assumed than
the substantial improvement it
all organic conditions remain, and the
prospects of satisfactory progress of
the caseis fully as good as at any previous
time. 1t is impossible to over estimate
all the admirable advantages provided for
him on the Sp otara, which afford him the
benefits of pure air with all the safety and
comfort of his home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
Waits From Webberville.
WEBBERvILLE, Tex, Jul,

Special Correspondence to the Statesman.
This town was thrown ina,
quite hustle last Sunday evsnY
ing. News came that a yeddir,
would take place at the church at oeloc5
sharp. Long before the designated tina
the little village hampton church was fillcS
10 oVernowlpg, but waited patiently. Ihe
couple to be welded was preceded down
the long drawn aisle by Mr.. Lee Wood and
MISS Belle Cook as brides groom and
maid The ceremony, uniting in the holv
bonds of wedlock Mr.. Spence Poe and
Miss Mollie Wood by the Rev. L. W,
Holman, was short yet impressive and 10
the point.
The primary called for last Sstur6sp
brought together more voters than apr fo,
years. Heretofore the delegates bava
been selected by a committee appointed
for that purpose. This modus oper.n6;
could no longer be stuffed in the box az
the upper part of the precinct, so tbev
came down in full force and when tha
worthy chairman asked how thew
wish to cast their vote for delegates thew
succeeded in making a motion to vote by
sealed ballot. Thereupon the chair ruled
that after the vote had been cast, that the
tellers and secretary would retire and
count the vote. The following delegates
were elected: Ed. Bnrleson, DR.. j. W.
Hamilton, j. S. Bethea, Wash Woods, z,
j. Cavilier, Neal McEachern, @. B. Da7en.
port, P. S. Gardner, R1be Horrs5y.
Hardy Childers and Flick Wroe, who 20
uninstructed. The following candidates
were endorsed: DR.. L. D. Hill for repre-
sentative; Mr.. Ed. Rogers for county
commissioner; B. c. Brown for Justice
and j. I. Fowler for constable.
A grand tournament barbecue and BAH
will be given at this place on Tues5ay
July 10. A general Invitation is EXTENDED
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

The country is very much interested in
the tariff battle. but it prefers that, from
this tine OF, II shall be fought out on the
hustings. The congressman hsve talked
enough 70 each other What is wanted now
i that they sholl go forth and talk 70 the
people, and le. them decide the matter
once aud for sll.-Wsshiugton Post, Dem.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

There Wuz Bill Newton-Lyin' Bill we
all called him. Never wuZ near water all
his life, yet he wuz always tellin' about the
fish he'd caught. Once when he wuz sick
with she flanders his father SEE to him:
"Bill, how air you feelin'?' Finer n a
fiddle" seq Bill. "That settles it, SEE the
old man, and he started off for the under
taker. His confurdence wuz not mis-
placed. When he come back with the
undertaken Bill was q orpse.-Eugene
Field.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
Syrup Of Figs

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system when
bilious or costive; TO dispel headaches,
colds and feve-s; to cure habitual con-
stipation, indigestion, piles, etc. Manu-
featured only by the California Fig Syrup
Company, San Francisco, Cal. Sold in 80
cent and $lO0 bottles by all leading
druggists. Crosby's Union Depot
Drug Store, Austin, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
Bucklen's Arn1oa SalHe.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chspped hands, chiltlsins,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. Il
is guaranteed 10 give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by Morley Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

Liver Complaint and Kidney Disease q
many wears, coupled with Indigestion sns
a stubborn Constipation of the Bora;s ~
She has taken three Jugs of Rado,a,.
Microbe Killer, and feels greatly imprnvas
in all respects, and - strong hopes ~
permanent relief by contir uing the usa os
the MicTobe Killer. w. HARRAT
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
AUSTIN, Tex, June Il, 1855

certify that my wife has been suffering
for years from indigestion and catarrh of
the head in the severest form, in fact. her
headache YVES som etimes almost uuen.
durable. Medicine failed to relieve her.
Radam's Microbe Killer, four gallons. has
benefited her so much that I cheerfully
recommend it to any person suffering
from like complaints. Ny little CHILD
has also been cured by the Microte Killer.
Respectfully, 1. ". JOHNSON.
2SOl San Antonio street.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
KYLE, TEXAS, Nav 81 1888

hfLE, IEA4s May II, 1888.
was bitten on my face near my ear by
very poisonous spider. Ny face was soon
so swollen my eyes were nearly closed. and
of dappie purple color; looked as if NOR
LITIGATION was near. Mrs. johnson having
some of Vim. Rsdam's Microbe Killer. ad.
vised me TO try it. Itook it inwardly and
made severa! local applications, curing
me at once. Ny face assumed its natural
color, only leaving an ugly scab where bit.
ten, about the size of ten cent piece.
TOM ANDERSON.
Witnesses: Mrs. NJ. A. johnson. Mr.
John. Jas. y. Houston, Mrs. Matte Hallse
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
Particulars of the Deep Water Meeting
A Quasi Elopement.
speeiAI TeIeerAm % lhe slAtesman.

Special Telegram to the Statesman
BURNETT, July 5.-At deep water meet
ing held here DR.. q. W. Christian was
made chairman and +. A. Chamberlain
secretary. IL was decided to send four
delegates to Fort Worth TO represent. this
county in the deep water convention, July
20. Some discus sion was had regarding the
different points among which the contest
will be, bat Lo preference was egreed on
and no instructions given the delegates
The chairman was made one of the dele
gStes, with authority to appoint the
other three.
Married, at the Central hotel, by L, f.
Morgan, justice of the peace, Mr.. Silas d..
Taylor and Miss Georgia Lewis, daughter
of Robert Lewis, well known citizen of
the eastern portion of this county. The
wedding was quasi elopement, as the
fathers consent was not given, but the
young lady was over Is years old and
had her own way about it,
I. Pedenson, of Bertram, was IN town
to-day TO have a broken arm set and
treated, the accident Being the result OF a
fall.
Deputy County Clerk Theo Smith left
to-day TO visit his parents at Pacific
No.
F.. S. Ulmer is attending the holiday
regattss at Corpus Christi.
Mr.. Paul Bruck, of Austin, brother OF L.
Bruck, of Burnet, has located in Burnet,
taking a position with J. r. Hudson d
Co.
]. L. Lawson, of Georgetown, has en-
gagged as corresponding clerk in the raj .
road Office in place of I. c. Grant,Nho will
goin'o the employ ofthe San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass road.
Committees on arrangement and enter
tainment have been selected by the Al.
lance to provide for the Alliance cele.
bration and anniversary at Marble Falls
from July 10 TO -.
B. I. Timberlske left to-day for trip
70 Llsno and Field Greek.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
The Story of Canine Laurie

At 0lOA9 Va AAulS hduT4S.
From the Chicago Herald
The famous song that is sung by all
signers of the present day, am informed,
is a mystery as to the author. | was
raised on the next farm TO James Laurie,
Annie Laurie's father. l vas personally
acquainted with both her and her father,
and also with the author of the song.
knowing these facts, have been r.
crested by my friends 70 give the public
tie benefit of my knowledge, which
l have consented 20 do. Annie Laurie
wss born in 1927, and was about
l. years old when the incident
occurred which gave rise to the song
bearing her name. James Laurie, An
MES father, was farm n who lived and
owned a very large farm called ThTagles-
town, in Dumfrieshire, Scotland. He
hired great deal of help, and among
those he employed was a msu by the
name OF Wallace, 10 act as foreman, and
while in his employ Mr.. Wallace fell in
love With Annie Laurie, which fact her
father soon learned, and forvith dis
charged him. He went to his home, which
was IN Msxvelton, and was taken sick the
very night he reached there, and the next
morning Nhen Annie Laurie heard Of il,
she came 10 his bedside and waited on
him until be died. and on his deathbei he
composed the song entitled Annie
Laurie."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

Manager Of Rival Club Row would
$4,000 for next season strike yos:"
Player-'Real or newspaper price," Man
sger-"Newspsper. Real price sis a
week Plsyer-"I'n take it."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

A little medicine OF the right
kind, taken at the right time, is invRlu-
able. That means Carriers Little Liver
pills, ar i take them now.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
HorsroNII Tezss. Jrne %. ISIS

Wallace o'Leary X Co, Houston. Texas.
Gertiemen-I have been using Radsm's
Kicrobe Killer for Consumption. and
have only taken four EaIoIs. ana can ssy
that I hsve been greatly benefited. Nv
cough has been entirely cured. have =
good appetite and am as strong and
healthy as ever was IN my life. Ny occu.
patton is farmer on Buffalo bsvop ana
before taking Radam's Microbe Killer was
unable to work in my field, but uow I can
do as good day 5 work as anv one: have
fne appetite and feel strong. snd hone
to be entirely cured by continuing taking
Madam Aicrobe Killer. l will recon-
mend the medicine to anyone suffering
With this dreadful disease, consumption
Yours, respectfully,
GEORGE YOCOME,
Farmer on Buffalo bayou, between Gin
ton and Harrisburg.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

The building on the Avenue next to
Millan's confectionery is going up with
rapidly. Other buildings are going up
on the Avenue and other parts of the city.
and it shows boom.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
SEXUAL POW

Positively snd Permanently Restored
days; EFFECTS IN "a HOURS;
mediate relief. No nAusaStinr drni,
pills or poisons, but the DELICICUi
CAN COMPETITION, Composed
heres and plants. The most Pow
TONIC KNOWN. Restores The \
and Health Of youth. Sesisd book FRI
sal particulars. Address SAS MATEo
Z. .. box iSl, 81. Louis, No.
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BURNET BUDGET
Matters and Things at the Granite City
Local Items.

Matters and Things at the Granite City.
Local Items.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BURNET, July THE national holiday
has been duly celebrated here to-day,
though not on any extensive scale. This
morning tournament with fifteen entries
took place, resulting as follows:
First prize, $l5, taken by William Gov.
ington; second, So, by Gerry Hubbard
third, $3.50, by Harvey Martin.
The highest number Of rings taken was
eight in three runs.
About 500 people attended the barbecue
in the court house square, but the ex-
tcemeiy warm weather and lack of shade
made it somewhat of a burden TO be
patriotic.
Will Collirs and II. Collins, of the Aus
tin Greys, aud Carroll MCGOWAN, William
Morris and William Wilson, students of
the State university, passed through
town to-day on their way TO spend
a month or two hunting on Devils river.
Colonel W. Ii. McLaurin and wife, of
Austin, are spending their Fourth at Mar.
be Falls.
The young people of Burnet and vicin-
ity are closing the holiday occasion with a
ball at the opera house tonight.
Burnet house arrivals; j. O. Scott,
Tyler; W. NJ. Allen, Kyle; r. I. Hi !, Aus
tin; d. NJ. Augle, Houston.
deep-water meeting was held here to-
day, with DR.. q, W. Christian as chairman
and I. o. Chamberlain secretary. Four
delegates will go TO the Fort Worth con.
vention to represent this county. The
preference, so far rs expressed in the
meeting, was in favor OF Galveston.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
A Drummer'S Opinion.

Mr.. WALLACE O'LEARY. Houston:
have used several jugs Microbe Killer
for catarrb, and must say it is the only
thing that ever afforded me relief.
Yours, etc, ]. Il. BRIGHT.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

Wife Ito husband, who has been osten
sibly to church)-"I was so sorry not to
so with you this morning, John; but 1
really didn't feel able. We're there many
there?' Husband-"No, the grand stand
vas only about hslf-er-oh, yes, 6 fair
congregation for hot weather. New York
Sun
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

Laughter Lends a New Charm
To beauty when it discloses a pretty set of
teeth. Wilderness, when nature has sup
piled the element of loneliness, may be
retained through life by using the fra
grant SOZ0DONT.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

Are you weak and weary, Overworked
and tired? Hoods Sarsaparilla is just
the medicine to purify your blood and
give you strength.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
What People Say at Home:

SHERMAN, Tex, May 10, 1888.
This is to certify that for the past eight
years have been great sufferer with hay
fever. Have spent thousands of dollars in
travelling and for medicine, and found no
relief until took VIM. Radam's Microbe
Killer. take pleasure in saying that it is
curing me, ard will cure anyone who will
give it fair trial. Respectfully,
O. W KINTRATr
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

Dyspepsia makes you nervous,
and nervousness makes you dyspeptic;
either one renders you miserable. Car
ters Little Liver pills cure both.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
SHERMAN, Tex, May Is, 1888.

JIIII'.IA-'' Tux ~ thIuy 10, IVUV'
This is to certify that 1 vas a sufferer
or twelve months with an attack of
paralysis, and two jugs of VIM. Radams
Microbe Killer cured me.
j. NJ. CULLERs.
H. II. BARLOW, Agent,
Sherman, Tex.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

For the Public:
Ny wife has been troubled with chronic
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04

NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT.

STATE OF VERMorT In Probate
DISTRICT OF GRAND Isle IS I Court, held at
a pri,. =. d. 1883 Oscar f. Hatch, Executor
Of the estate OF Abigail Hatch, late of Grand
Isle in said district, deceased, asks leave to
present his admin stratlOn account for exam
nation aud allowance. Whereupon. it is or
dered by lid c. ut, that said account and
said application be referred to a SESSION there
If, to be held at the Probate Office in North
Hero, in said di> trict. on the 5th day of May
a. ID. 1873, or hearing and discussion there
on: Ana 1t is further ordered. that notice
said estate, by publication Of notices of the
same, three weeks successfully in the Bar
linp ton Free Press, Il newspaper published in
Burilnpt1nl previous to SAID time appO nted
for hearing. that they may appear at said
time and place. and show cause, if any they
may have, why said account shall not be al
10 we'd.
43, 3w II. w. ALLEN, Judge.
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CHAPTER ".

With an exclamation and a hurried
glance around him. do Ferrieres threw
himself before the intruder. But slowly
lifsag his large hand and placing it on his
l0sgers breast he quietly overbore the
sick mans feeble resistance with an i'm
pact Of power that seemed almost as moral
a" it was physical He did not appear to
take any notice of the room or its misera-
Die surroundings-indeed, scarcely of the
occupant. Still pushing him, with alb
sFacted eyes and immobile fac" TO the
chair that Rosey had Just quilted, he
made him sit down and then took up his
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1888-05-04

own position on the pile of cushions oppo-
site. His usually UNDERGONE complexion
was OF watcry blucncss; but his dull alb
straclcd glance appeared to exercise GER
tain dumb, narcotic fascination on his
iodger.
II mout,' said Mott, slowly, "hev laid
- out here on sight, without emmy warm
IN, or dropped We in yer tracks in Mont
Gomory street, wherever Their was room TO
work six shooter in comfably? John
son, of Pctaluny-him, yc know, cz had
Il game cye--fctchcd Flynn err comm
outer mcctin' one Sunday, and it was only
IN account of his wife, and she II second
hand one, SO TO speak. There was Walker,