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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
THE UNIVERSITY.
Prof Talichet's L ecture Last Night
on German Literature.

OIL O6ruldu hlI6FdUuT0.
DR.. Talichet, professor of modern Ian
guages, delivered very interesting and
instructive lecture in the University ly-
ceum last night, on the subject of Ger
man Literature" The large hall was filled
with ladies and gentlemen, including a
considerable representation of the stu
dents. DR.. Talichet is very critical and
sententious writer, and brought deal of
information and philosophy to bear in his
terse, epi-gramatic style upon the subject.
He spoke for over an hour, in the course
of which he presented and elaborated 80
many interesting points "a to the history
and characteristics of German writer's,
and the effects of German literature, as
would require considerable space to men
ton, much less follow him in his elab-
orations of them. So only few of them
are noticed.
Except England, he said there is no
country outside of Germany where so
much interest is taken in German litera-
ture and in the German language as in
the United States. Old High German is
as difficult to a German now as Anglo
Saxon is to an Englishman. He alluded
to the ambition of Charlemagne to add
the polish of French and English teachers
to the German; the waning of the national
literature of Germany under the reign OF
the good but weak King
Ludwig, and its preservation through
the good seed sown by Charlemagne and
the officers of church institutions.
The speaker graphically traced the his.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
Knights of Pythlas.

At meeting of the Knights of Pythias
last night the members organized them
selves into drill association preparatory
to forming uniform division rank. E.
p. Hopkins was nominated chairman and
W. E. Booth secretary.
Wishing to make creditable display at
the May celebration, when they expect to
entertain division ranks from other parts
of the state, they began drilling at once.
They proceeded to elect A. L. Patrick
captain and Messrs. Geo. Calhoun and
JEFF Brown assistants. A profitable hour
was spent in practicing the marching
movements of the company.
All members are requested to attend
the drills which occur every Thursday
evening after the adjournment of the
lodge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
State Reformatory.

Capt. Ferg. Kyle, treasurer of the board
of trustees, of the state reformitery, has
lust returned from Gatesville, where he
was called to consider the question of cub
shutting limestone rock for the inside
lining of the walls of the reformatory in
lieu of the brick at first proposed to be
used, the brick proving not to be salts
factory. The limestone which will be
used is said to be first class material and
fully equal to the stone of the Oatman-
vile quarries. Pressed brick for the out
side walls of the reformatory will be
furnished by the state from Rusk.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
Immigration Letter.


BEE CAVE, Texas, January 30, 1888.
Feeling deep interest in the immigra-
ton movement, so vigorously operating
in our state at this time, and thinking it
every citizens duty to help the grand IN
dertaking as much as possible, take the
liberty of giving you general write up
on the farming and stock raising inter-
ests of the mountain portion of the CAPT
tai county. Our chief outlets through
this section are the Burnett and Lampasas
road, running direct to Burnett on the
north side of the Colorado river,
and the Birdtown and Llano road on the
south side, both of which are models of
good work, vending their way through the
beautiful hills and valleys with neighbor-
hood roads, constantly leading off to the
right and left to the different settlements
along the river and creeks, where there
are homes that should be appreciated by
shOse who are fond of beautiful scenery,
health and some of natures rarest ad-
vantages.
The Colorado river, vending through
the mountains to Burnett county,
measures distance of seventy
five miles, while on an air
line it is but thirty. Here is an almost
unbroken chain of beautiful valley farms.
Nature, in bending the river through these
hills, seems to have made an effort to
water the entire country mentioned, Civ
ing an accessible inlet for stock on both
sides of one hundred and fifty miles in so
short distance. Aside from all this, we
have nine miles of the Pedernales river,
five large and never-failing creeks,
and over five hundred cold and never
failing springs scattered promiscuously
through the hills. Where can you find a
finer watered region than this for both
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
immigration Notes.

So far about sixty counties have re,
ported organization of local immigration
bureaus.
Major Elliott, secretary of the state bu-
reau, returned yesterday from San Anto,
MO, where he attended the big immigra'
ton convention in session there, with the
results of the proceeding of which ne is
quite delighted.
There were forty counties represented
The proceedings were quite in line with
the action of the Dallas convention, and it
was in contemplation, Major Elliott
states, to present resolutions the next day
yesterday, declaring the movement of
the southwest section of the state to be
auxiliary to the general movement out
lined at Dallas.
Major Elliott, by request, addressed the
convention.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
A CARD FROM MR.. WILL KE.
The New Capitol Closed to Visit
ors From this Date Until
Completed.
AUSTIN, Tex, February 3, 1888,

AUSTIN, Tex, February 8, 1888.
To the Public:
Owing to the fact that in less than
ninety days the new capitol will be en-
tirely finished l am compelled from and
after this date to exclude all visitors from
going through it, in order that the work
men, in finishing up various portions of
the interior, may not be Inconvenience by
visitors tramping over their work while
new and injuring it; and, in order also
that 1 may be able to have the building
entirely clean and unsoiled when COM
pleted. AS the visitors to the new capitol
are at present very numerous, find it to
be an imperative necessity to give this
notice now. 1t will be strictly en-
forced, with not single exception to be
made to it, 1 have postponed giving this
notice until the last moment. A building
of this magnitude requires at least ninety
days in which to be finished up and put in
order. Besides the employees, only those
designated by the contract will be ad-
mitted into the building, to-wit: The
governor, comptroller, treasurer, COM
missioner general land Office and attorney
general, omDrising the capitol board,
and the capitol commissioners, superin-
tendent and the secretary.
Respectfully, Gus. WTIKE.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
County Medical Society.

The Travis county Medical society, at
its last meeting discussed the Treatment
of Acute Dysentery," subject about
which the average physician cannot learn
too much. The outlines of the subject
were given by Dr.J. W. Mclaughlin, IN a
very succinct and practical paper.
The discussion was opened by DR.. T.
d. Wooten, and twas highly practical and
instructive. Drs. Tyner, Litten, Morris,
Smith, Bennett and Hamilton, of Weber,
vile, participating.
The society meets now the first and
second Thursday nights in each month.
The next regular meeting will be on
the 10th inst. DR.. w. A. Morris will give
his extensive experience in the "Treat-
ment of Summer Diarrhea of Children"
DIR. R. M. Swearingen will open the dis
cussion. All regular physicians are in
vited
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09

tory of the country through its literature.
The Eleventh century presented, he said,
almost an entire blank in the history at q
time when, under the Frankshi dynasty,
Germany had either to defend
herself against the inroads of
Hungarian and Slavonic armies, or was
the battlefield of violent feuds between
the emperors and their vassals. The sec
ond half of that century was filled with
the struggles between Henry ~ and Pope
Gregory VII, and the clergy, hitherto the
chief support of German literature, be-
came estranged from the German people.
The Crusaders put an end to the pre-
ponderance of the clerical element in the
literature of Germany. They were no
doubt the work of the clergy. By using
to the utmost, the influence which they
had gradually gained and carefully
fomented, the priests were able to
rouse a whole nation to a pitch of re-
ligious enthusiasm never known before or
since. But the crusades were the last
triumps of the clergy, and with their fail
ure the predominant influence of the
clerical element in German society was
checked and extinguished. From the
beginning of the crusades the interest of
the people was with the knights-no
longer with the priest.
The effects of this transition were in
terestingly pictured by the lecturer, and
the changes in the literature noted. The
history is traced through the several cen
turtles, the beginning of the thirteenth
century being regarded as great an era in
the history of German literature as the
of ha
And so on the accomplished lecturer
treated his subject to the end; through the
workings of the Mys:ics, the effects of the
Reformation, and other affecting causes.
He was several times applauded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
Drill Board Meeting.

At the regular meeting of the drill
board of directors yesterday afternoon,
proposition was submitted to erect two
smaller grand stands, with seating ca
pacity of 5000 each, rather than one large
stand capable of accommodating 5000 or
5000 people. The proposition was ia
vorably considered by the board, but the
matter has not been finally decided. Mr..
Stacy, the treasurer of the association
reported the names of the remaining few
of those who subscribed for stock in the
association, and have failed to pay the
first assessment thereon, though
often dunned for the same. Mr.. Stacy
was instructed that there was no option
left with the directors, but to have him
enforce the payment for such stock; the
subscription being suable paper. 1t is
hoped this extreme remedy will not be
necessary in single case.
The board issued call for the second
assessment on the stock, to the effect that
the second $25 of each share of stock in
the association is due and payable on OF
before the 10th of this month, next Fri
day. A committee of the board will make
another canvass of the town in few days
in the hope of securing an additional sub.
scription of stock of at least $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
A Mailman at Large!

He is a well-known citizen, and his
nearest and dearest friends do not suspect
his insanity. How do we happen to
know about it? Listen; his appetite is
gone, he is low-spirited, he don't sleep
we'll, he has night sweats, he is annoyed
by hacking cough. These symptom are
the forerunners of consumption and
death, and yet he neglects them. Is it
any wonder that we call him a~madman ?
If you are his friend tell him to get a
bottle of DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery without delay. 1t will cure him
if he takes it in time. 1t will not miracu-
lousy create new lungs when the old ones
are nearly gone, but it will restore dis
eased ones to healthy condition. Tell
him about it, and warn him that in his
case delay means death.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
FIREMEN'S TROUBL ES.
Alleged Incompetency of a Col
ored Driver.

OT6u DIlVOTs
There was considerable feeling mani
tested at the last meeting of Washington
Fire company, No. l, on account of al
legged incompetenoy of their colored
driver, Henry Figures, and consequent
action taken to have him removed.
Charges, such as should ordinarily be
disposed of quite summarily, were pre-
ferred against him for incompetency, alb
sence from his post and general neglect
of duty; but Figures, it seems, figured
largely enough in the estimation of a
majority of the company to prevent his
removal, resolution looking to that end
being defeated by vote of 7 to ID, after a
hot discussion, in which Mr.. Monroe Mil
Ter, chief of the fire department,
Mr.. Robt. HARRISON and others advocated
Figures retention, and .Messrs. Joe Bar
bisch, Victor Mather, George Fegei and
others strenuously argued he should be
removed.
Those who voted for dismissal were
Msssrs. Joe Barbisch, Carl Drake, George
Fegel, Frank Covert, j. W. Moses, Harry
Edwards and Victor Mather, all of whom,
as soon as the vote was announced, tend
cred their resignation. The company
adjourned, however, to meet again on the
18th inst, before acting upon the resigna-
tlons.
One specified complaint against FL
cures was that on the night of the Sixth
strset fire, some weeks ago, he could not
be found, and the members who responded
to the alarm had to go to the fire without
their equipment. Figures was defended
on the grounds that he had generally been
very efficient, and upon admonition from
the company would doubtless be more at
tentive to his duties in future. The mat.
ter may be left to the advice of the city
council,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
Personal.

Mr.. N. Fl. Frohlichstein, of Mobile, Ala,
writes: 81 take great pleasure in recon-
mending DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, having used it for severe
attack of bronchitis and catarrh. 1t gave
me instant relief and entirely cured me,
and 1 have not been afflicted since. also
beg to state that had tried other reme-
dies with no good result. Have also used
Electric Bitters and DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, both of which can recommend"
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds is sold on
positive guarantee.
Trial bottles free at Morley Bros.' drug
af0ra
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
Justice alhoun's Court.

The case against E. ]. Jones, charged
with failing to work the roads, came up
before Justice Calhoun yester-
day and was dismissed, the defendant
proving that he did not live in that pre-
clint.
The case against Dick Wallace, charged
with an attempt to commit robbery by
drawing a gun on one Peyton, was dis
missed, defendant proving that he perpe-
trated the act as a joke.
In the case against G. 7. Hansard,
charged with disturbing the peace, the
defendant was fined So and costs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
New Driver.

Washington Fire company No. has
gotten rid of the colored driver, Henry
Figures, by his resignation on account of
the complaints of his lncompetency. Mr..
James Plumb, member of Colorado Fire
company, has been appointed in his place,
and is regarded as a very satisfactory
selection. The members of the company
who had resigned on account of Figures
retention say they will withdraw their
designations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
IFRoM FRIDAYS DAILY.l
St. Edwards College Examinations

The semi-annusl examination at St..
Edwards college, which occupied last
week, was concluded yesterday with very
satisfactory results. Notwithstanding the
unusual severity of the examination this
year the general average OF the entire
school was rs per cent. The lowest
average among sixty students was 81, the
highest 80, and We are proud of the fact
that the banner student is an Austin boy,
Robert NJ. Handy. He was closely fol-
lowed by others from Chicago, Galveston,
San Antonio and Kaufman. The second
session of the college begins to-day with
an increased attendance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
TFROM SATURDAYS DAILY
The Arsenal Lot.

There was a general expression of
qualification here yesterday at the receipt
of the telegram from Washington that
the house had passed the bill to give title
to this city to the arsenal lot, in the Tenth
ward, on which it is contemplated to
build fine city school house. 1t is hoped
the bill will pass the senate as it should
without opposition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
County Court,

State VS.. Pancho, gaming; fined 80 and
costs.
City VS.. John Thornton; fined $40 and
costs.
City vs.. John Thornton, fined $25 and
costs.
Zimpelman VS.. Edison Electric Light
company, motion for new trial overruled
and notice of appeal.
Gases set for TO-DAY, 3D.
W. N. Cruchon VS.. Missouri Pacific rail
way company.
Kerr VS.. Crawford.
Tomorrow, 4th, is the last day of
court. Attorneys will take notice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
Irrigation,

A gentleman of influence with promi-
nent capitalists writes to Secretary Warner,
of the board of trade, for an outline of
the proposed irrigation scheme, with a
view to induce parties to invest in the en-
terprise in case it is practicable. The
gentleman, who is a distinguished engi-
neer, writes: 81 am prepared
to come to Austin at almost
any time and make personal investigation,
and am prepared to furnish at the proper
time evidences of my ability to bring nee
essary capital into the enterprise of this
character,if there is sufficient merit in it,"
Mr.. Warner states that he is
in receipt of several communion
tions from various quarters en-
couraging the irrigation movement
as one which if carried out will place Aus
tin in a condition of prosperity that can
hardly be realized by those not familiar
with the benefits arising from perfect
systems of irrigation.
The Typographical survey ordered at
the instance of the board of trade has
been completed and will be considered at
the next meeting of the board Tuesday
evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
CITY AND COU NTY.
TFROM THURSDAYS DAILY.]
Jute Culture.

Mr.. j. Juvenet, of Weatherford, Tex,
has issued pamphlet on jute culture in
Texas, which he will mail free to all farm
ers who will send him their address.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09

The bee industry in this country is not
a little thing. There are in North Amer
lea about 100000 people engaged in keep
ing bees. The honey product is estimated at
1OO,O0O,00O pounds, valued at $15,000,O00.
From this it would appear that the little
busy bee was sent on to the earth for
some purpose.-Fort Worth Mail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09

The most remarkable ouregof scrotula
on record have been accC mplished by
Hoods Sarsaparills. Try it. Sold By all
druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09

Opens this morning 9
teaching force than ever.
Melliff and Jordan are
mercial, Shorthand and
ments and Academic
Night classes in Arith-
Penmanship, etc., every
Thursday and Friday
p. m. Glasses in Latin,
Grammar, R e ad In g,
scriptive Geography,
Algebra and Geometry
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09

a. m. with a stronger
Pr offs. Yarbrougb,
engaged for the Com
Typewriting depart
School.
metic, Bookkeeping
Monday, Tuesday,
nights, 7;3O to 9:3O
German, Rhetoric,
Physical and De-
Natural Philosophy
-.,gIIL 80 1900.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09

"Regulate the Regulator" The blood
must be good or the health will be bad.
Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparilla purifies
the blood; 100 doses for 81. Try it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-09
BUSINESS COLLEGE,

teaching Tuition
particulars
id,
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1888-03-15
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bon 8renen, parer sefern Wtorseu StrGf.
liuae on Der Grbeit. 9Sd5reuo oerielben
iOlte cine 9puamitipreugun9 porseuommeu
peroeu. Winu beoiente fidl BET Oerielbeu
aber elmer su fursen 3inoi9uur, uuS bi;
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belt aebraGt batteu. Sier oerielben Durber
bon rem turd Die @rploiou auiseniihlteu
groreid begraben, uno nIs man bahelb'
tueegerdumt, fauo man, oaB brei 9etO6tet unt
eiuer itlnsr uernunoet mar.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1888-03-15
. Qs.s Der wttnoesaasspsEF0Df.

GaiPtngton, 3. g., IA. Wdrj. j.-9ie
bon! Repr6ientanten MerrIman bon Wenz
gDcrt Dem Qnue oorgelegte Bill sur Strbefes
rung tee &Oitotyfebrs 5Dii9en ben Ser.
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iH6ieu uHo Saoauetita anoarerett5 be-
finmt, buB Der @eneraI YOfueifter erndtz
iigt merben ioG, @ontratte fir biz p0fbef0rz
herring ari flint bis 3ehn Sabre 9egeu eiHe
gnti16bigun9 uuu uidt iibsr eiuem Gent fir
$50 @raum IA 4,10 uuSeD Bapier9etuigt
fiir ieoe geenleile abiuId)ieBen.
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gioten i'm Betrage BON $SO,456 GefeH beIte
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