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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
THE COURTS.
SUPREME COURT.


The following cases were decided yes
terday;
7. H. Wylie VS.. t. B. Posey ct al, Lime
stone county; affirmed in part and re-
versed and remanded in part Opinion
by Walker, j.
l.. Il. Blum VS.. j. A. Addington,
Caldwell county; affirmed. Opinion by
Gaines, ].
N. D. Choate VS.. McIlhenny d Co.,
Coryell county; affirmed. Opinion by
Gaines, j.
Amos Finch vs.. State of Texas, Travis
county; affirmed. Opinion by Stayton, G. j.
Frank Trimble VS.. d. L. Hammock,
Hamilton county; dismissed on motion.
W. w. Hurley VS.. Robertson county,
from Robertson county; dismissed on
motion.
Frank Howard ct al. vs.. Geo. B. Zimple.
man, MoLennan county; certificate dis.
missed.
j. E. Carlton vs.. Percy Franklin, Llano
county; dismissed for want of proseou-
ton.
The following reports of commission
of appeals were adopted:
Mary A. Goode ct al. VS.. A. j, Jasper
ct al, Hill county; reversed and remanded
| Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad
company va. Jno. McCorqudale ct al.
Milan county; affirmed.
W. I. Campbell ct al. VS.. W. Il. Nc
Faddin ct al, Williamson county; reversed
and remanded.
Kate j. Edwards and Jos. Fisher VS.
Mary A. Smith and husband, Travis
county; reversed and remanded.
Texas and Pacifi, Railway company VS.
VIM. F. Meek, Dallas county; reversed
and remanded as per agreement on file
at costs of appellant.
The following motions for rehearine
were overruled:
j. P. Barrett VS.. I. NJ. Camp, Grimes
county.
L. B. Davis ct al. va. S. j. Robinson
johnson county.
Jno, l., Ruddell VS.. l.. B. Ven able, Den.
ton )unty.
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway
company VS.. j. S. Greenlee ct al, Bosque
county.
IL. Nail vs.. g. G. Cox, Jones county.
Jno. Klien VS.. the city of Dallas, Dalla'
county.
M. j. P. Siekles VS.. Martin Epps, Collir
county.
Jas. B. Golf VS.. Chas. G. Jones and wife
Travis county.
Jas. NJ. Stuart vs.. p. H. Anderson ct. al
Falls county.
VIM. Hensby jr. ct al. vs.. Jno. II
Lewis ct al, Parker county.
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railwa,
company VS.. Lemuei Silliphant, Dalla
| county,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
The Great Railroad Suit.

The district court was engaged yester
day, and probably will be all the week
with the case of the state vs.. the Inter
national and Great Northern Railway
company, for the forfeiture of its charter
and tax exemption privileges which have
about ten years to run before the charter
expires. Encouragement Hogg is prose
cutting the case for the state with his &C
customed vigor, and is opposed by q
strong array of railroad attorneys.
The testimony SO far offered consists
mainly of dispositions of numerous wit
nesses for the state-Major j. Waldo and
Col. A. II. Swanson we're examined in
person.
The state aims to prove that the railroad
is not managed and maintained at a
standard required by its charter and con-
cessions from the state, and does not meet
the demands of public convenince to Sc
cure which the road was granted large
land subsidies and exemption from taxa
ton.
Ordinarily such suits are regsred as
merely sensational, but under General
Hogg's determined action the railroad
men evidently consider the present suit
as decided matter of business.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Complim entary Benefit.

On Tuesday night, June II, the com
plimentary benefit rendered Miss Odom
by the citizens of Austin will take place
at Millett's Opera house. This will be
one of the finest musical entertainments
that has ever been given in Austin. The
best vocal and instrumental musicians in
Austin and several leading artists from
other places will take part in it. Miss
doom is recognized as one of the most
gifted musicians III Texas, and as she has
frequently and willingly contributed her
time and talent to various musical enter
tainments in this city it is very proper
that this benefit should be given to her
and it is hoped that the people will show
their appreciation by filling the opera
house.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
The New Bridge.

The survey of the river for new bridge
is finished, and Mr.. Andrewartha has care
fully prepared plans and estimates to be
submitted to the county commissioners at
their next meeting. The cost of con-
struction for another structure across the
Colorado at Montropole's or Tinnen's
fords will be considerably less than anti
cipated. The people living in the eastern
portion of the city and county are jubilant
over the prospect of getting a bridge,
and it is hoped that the same will be
ready to market the heavy crops of next
fall. The insufficient means of inter.
communication between both sides of the
river have caused Austin the loss of the
trade from Bastrop and Caldwell, and also
of the remote portions of Travis county,
which will all come back to Austin as soon
as the people of those sections are able to
cross the Colorado at any season, and at
one of the points mentioned. The
nece sity of the bridge is disputed by
none. 1t will increase properly values
and add to the prosperity of our citizens
more than sufficient so Justify its con-
struction at once.
The general welfare OF our eastern citi.
zens is largely depending upon the action
of the county commissioners in this mat.
ter, and the financial standing of the
county ID such that it could build several
bridges across the Colorado without rails
ing the taxes a solitary cent or becoming
a burden upon the county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Four Men In a Rubber Works
Paid $4,000.

Four young men in the Philadelphia
rubber works, No. 2417 South street, were
at the money counter of the Adams ex-
press Office, Broad and Chestnut streets
yesterday, and carried away $4,000 spot
cash. They we're George Gregg, of 293e
Alter street; John McCaffrey, of 253s
South street; William McCluskey, of 2512
Pine street, and Thomas Lynch, of No,
2048 Lancaster street. 1t was the pro-
ceeds of half the capital prize of $15O,OOO
in the April drawing of the Louisiana
State Lottery. The half ticket cost S.,
each man putting up $1.25. The money
was paid at New Orleans, and thence for
warded to this city by the Adams Ex-
press. - Philadelphia Pa.) Telegraph,
April 25.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Return of the Walsh zouaves.

The following local mention in the st.
Louis Globe-D Democrat will show how the
only company from St. Louis in attend
ance upon our drill, were pleased with
their reception and entertainment while
here. The Globe-Democrat says:
"a misunderstanding as to the time or
arrival in st. Louis of the Walsh Zousves,
robbed that gallant body of militia of the
honor of public reception by the Henry
Cadets and Catholic Knights at the Union
depot, last evening. However, the cham
pions of the Texas interstate drill made
light of the error, and, after waiting from
6:45, the time their train arrived, until Z
p. m. for the expected csc 1rt, they fell 10,
swung into columns of fours, and started
up Twelfth street with the famous
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
THE COURTS.
COMMISSIONERS OF APPEALS.

COMMISSIONERS OF APPEALS'
Mary A. Goode ct al. VS.. A. j. Jasper
ct al, from Hill county; reversed and re-
manded. Opinion by Collard, j.
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway
company VS.. John McCorquodale ct al.
from Milan county; affirmed. Opinion
by Acker, j.
W. 7. Campbell ct al. VS.. VIM. H. Nc
Faddin ct al, from Williamson county
reversed and remanded. Opinion by
Maltbie, p. j.
Kate j. Edwards and Joseph Fisher VS.
Mary A. Smith and husband, from Travis;
reversed and remanded. Opinion By
Maltbie, P. j.
Texas and Pacific Railway company VS.
VIM. F. Meek, from Dallas county: re-
versed and remsnded in accordanc, with
agreement on file.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Miss Odom's Benefit.

The concert to be given at Millet's
opera house on Tuesdap evening next
promises to be an artistic success and
should become financially. In fire that
occurred about two years ago, Miss Odom
was so unfortunate as to lose her piano
and the benefit concert of next Tuesday
is to enable her to purchase another in.
strument. Miss Odom will be assisted by
such artists as Miss Abercrombie, OF
Huntsville, Tex, Miss Rizpah Bowers
Miss Julia Male, Miss George Brown,
Mrs. Townsend, Mrs. Gilbert, Messrs
Warner and Stacy, and Professors Herzog,
Besserer and KlotZ.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Lucky Numbers.

Last night at 8 o'clock about one
hundred ladies and gentlemen congre-
gated at the furniture store of Mr.. n. V.
Dittlinger on East Pecan street to wit
ness the drawing of the many beautiful
and valuable presents that were given
away. The drawing was to have taken
place on the 1st of March, but owing to
Mr.. Dittlinger's misfortune in being
burned out, was postponed until las t
night. At o'clock the judges, Messrs
G. W. Potts, Ed. Booth and Frank w
Driskill, announced that everything was
in readiness, and little boy about years
old was selected from the audience and
blindfolded to draw the numbers. There
were twenty prizes in all given away
The numbers amounting to
$500, were placed in a box, and every
fifth ticket drew prize. 1t is not neces-
sary to say that everyone was perfectly
satisfied with the fairness of the drawing,
as Mr.. Dittlingers's reputation as bust
ness man fully sustains his honesty.
Below is given list of the prizes as
they were drawn from the box:
George Manning, carpet rocker; No
1,473.
AI' L. 1OOhC, PoiOS. AVE- h'ONS'
E. Becker, carpet sweeper; No. l,O4o.
Vina Robertson, china mug; No. 2,5O5
Mrs. R. A. Gillis, Wax doll; No. 2,173.
j. P. Dunn, silver castor; No. ,l4O.
Miss NJ. j. Butler, doll; No. 1,07G.
Mrs. Katie Miller, rug; No. LIPS.
P. H. Hubbard, china figures; No. 2,O50
Ruthy Kuykendall, doll, No. 2,5O7.
G. B. Reed, carpet sweeper, No. 1888.
Mrs. H. D. Arman, moss rose tea set
No. 1,2T.
CIV Potts, oil cloth mat, No. lips.
N. E. Carpenter, doll, No. 1852.
R. Il. Felter, china cup, No. 2,427.
Mrs. A. Nossek, carpet sweeper, No
1877.
Dora Elder, doll, No. 2,OS2.
Willis Lindsey, clock, No. l,944'
james Lorraine, doll, No. 1871,
H. B. Sellers, parior set, No. l,451'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Complimentary German.


In spite of the extreme warm weather
of last evening select number of couples
participated in a german given compli-
mentary to Miss Stone, of Henderson, by
the young men of this ci ". TIL, german
was one that will long be remembered by
those who participated in its plea .ure.
The young ladies in their beautiful dresses
and the young men in the conventional
evening dress made brilliant
scene, indeed and looking into
that shall of mirth" would have made
the most respondent happy. Miss Stone,
the beneficiary, is neither decidedly bru.
nette nor decidedly blonde; she combines
the graces of the former with the beauty
of the latter with such mildness of manner
and such sweetness OF manner as has
gained her many friends during her
stay in this city who will always take
pleasure in doing her homage. As the
early hours of morn drew near, the air
was shifted to "Home, Sweet Home,n
and the pleasures of the evening were
soon a thing only to be numbered among
the pleasures of the past.
Those who were present and participa-
ted in the pleasure of the entertainment
were:
Misses Stone, Walker, Maggie Howard,
BERTHE Boardman, Lena Graham, Winifred
and Pearl Habicht, Minnie Duck, Jessie
and Maggie Smith, Maud Shelley, Lizzie
Thornton, Bessie Smith, Yannie Edwards
and Ruth Lee.
Messrs. Searight, Davis, Galen Grow IT,,
Wilson, Long, Carr, West Moore, Collett,
Henry Roberts, Ross, Tobin, McCleary,
Melasky, Boswell, Brush, MoCarty and
Smoot.
Miss Jenette Stone was a graduate of
the University last year and does great
credit to that institution.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Closing Exercises.

The closing exercises of the Blind in
stitute will occur next week. On Tuesday
evening, June II, there will be concert,
to which the public are invited, and on
the following Thursday, June IA, there
will be en- examination, all open to the
public.
The public in general should take
look at this institution, which is about to
close the session of 1878, and attend
BOTH the concert and examination, at the
institution. A rare treat is offered, how
ever, those who have ever heard the blind
pupils, can judge of the merit of the con-
cert to be given.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
The Elevator at the G lpltol.

1t is very unfortunate that the elevator
in the new capitol is not in running order.
There are three courts in the building
two on the third and one on the fourth
floor. The clerks and lawyers in going to
the commission of appeals court room
have to climb eight flights of stairs, and
there are many that go to these court
rooms.
Perhaps if the offices of the attorney
general and other heads of departments
were upon the third or fourth floor of the
building, the superintendent of public
buildings and grounds would be instructed
to keep the elevator running.
More people, however, have business
with the three. courts, situated upstairs,
than with the above mentioned offices.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Weary and Worn.

When the tired factory operative, the weary
out door laborer, the overtasked bookkeeper
or clerk seeks medical recompense for ex-
penditure of bodily force, where shall he find
it? Could the recorded experience of thou
sands OF workers be voiced, the verdict would
be that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters renews
failing strength, stimulates the faded mental
powers to fresh activity, and relaXes undue
nervous tension as nothing else does. Diges-
ton. regular habit Of body, appetite and
mirable auxiliary in the recovery Of health by
convalescents. A fastidious stomach is not
offended by it, and to persons of both sexes in
of an efficient tonic. the whole range of the
pharmacopoia and the catalogue Of proprie-
tary medicines does not present a more useful
safer or more decisive one. 1t is also incom-
parable for fever and ague, rheumatism and
kidney troubles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Judge Turner's Funeral.

The funeral of the late Judge E. B.
Turner was very largely attended Sunday
evening from the family residence, 2204
San Antonio street. Rev, E. B. Wright
officiated in the ceremonies at the resi-
dence and cemetery, at which latter Judge
Hancock made an impressive eulogy on
the character of the distinguished jurist
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
The New Bridge.

From last winter up to date the river
has been past fording and the citizens for
twenty miles down the river are complain
ing sorely about the loss of time and the
Inconvenience caused them by insufficient
means of crossing the Colorado.
Let them have the bridge; it is badly
needed. 1t will more than repay itself in a
few years, and it is nothing but an act of
justice to the citizens of this portion OF
the county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Hood Seminary,

The following programme has been ar
ranged for the commencement exercises.
At Milet's opera house, Friday, June Is,
at 10 a. M. Address by T. W. Gregory,
of this city, essays by senior class, certif-
Gates of graduation, etc.
At Musical Union hall at $3.50 p. M,
evening of same day: Concert by Glasses
in music and elocution, comforting medal,
etc. The public is invited.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
AROUND THE CAPITOL.
Matters and Things Picked Up in
a Tour of the Departments.
From Fridays Daily

From Fridays Daily.l
The charter of the Brazos Manufacture
ing company was filed yesterday with the
secretary of state; capital $4,000. In
corporators: W. II. Diggs and j. G. and
j. Z. Underwood.
A strong effort will be made for the
pardon of Lewis Mayes, charged with
the murder of shoemaker in Mont
gomer5 county. His execution is fixed
for Friday next at Houston. Judge Cook
is expected here this morning in connec-
ton with the case.
1t is thought that the attorney generals
suit against the International railroad
may result in the roads tax exemption
being declared forfeited.
The governor has had meeting of the
capitol board to determine what shall be
remedy defects in the drainage OF the
basement of the capitol causing the
cement floors to crack. Owing to the
absence of General Hogg in court the
meeting was postponed.
The county attorney of Webb county
reports to the governor the facts as to the
position of the main pipe of the Laredo
water works, which the Mexican govern
ments complains to Secretary Bayard en-
croaches upon the rights of Mexico to the
free use of the Rio Grande. The county
attorney explains that the water main ex-
tends in the river to a small island which
is wi hin American jurisdiction.
The com ptroller purchased $4,000
Brown county Jail bonds as investment of
school funds.
Trinity county redeemed $4,000 of
bonds from the school fund.
From Saturdays Daily
The statement of facts as to the troubles
in Waller county precedent to and
pending the killing of Allchin. at Hemp
stead, as presented by meeting of the
citizens of the county and forwarded to
the governor, is very lengthy, but recites
no fact not already familiar to the public.
The state treasurer furnishes the follow
ing statement of cash balances:
General revenue: ......,...........l ,45l ~
Perm nent school fund ......"....... ~ 30. II
Other funds and accounts............... 4T792 &c
Tota' cash. ...."...."...... s., 0Il 960 u
Governor Ross yesterday committed the
death sentence of Lewis Mays, who was
to be hung Friday in Houston, to impris-
onment for life. District Judge Cook,
among other officials, Joined in the rec
ommendation for executive clemeHcy.
Mays killed shoem aker in Montgomery
county.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Death of Mr.. Mel ester.

A telegram was received last evening by
Mr.. Shacklefo announcing the death of
his room mate, Mr.. Harvey McLester, at
Lockhsrt, yesterday morning. The fun
eral will take place there this morning.
Mr.. McLester was one of our most worthy
citizens. The telegram gives no particu-
lars of his death,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
CITY AND COUNTY.
TFROM FRIDAYS DAILY.]
Death of Mr.. Woodson.

Mr.. j. P. Woodson, examiEing clerk
in the controllers office, died Sunday
night from the effects of severe cold
his remains were taken last evening to
his home in Brentwood county. Deceased
was a member of the Methodist church.
He leaves a wife and two little children.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Austin Loses an Excellent Phys1-
clan.

DR.. B. E. Hadra leaves Austin to-day
for Galveston, where he will permanently
locate, having been elected professor of
the science and art of surgery in the
Texas Medical college, compliment and
distinction worthily bestowed. Thus the
profession OF Austin loses one of its
ablest members and one whom they
esteem for his professional merit and I'M
swerving integrity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Only q Few Left.

There are but very few copieI left of
The STATEMAN issue of May q containing
the reports of the dedication and speeches
OF the days orators. Parties wishing to
secure copies should apply at once, as
this edition exhausted no more can be had.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Soma Raata

M. Peter Smith has sent the STATESMAN
Office some beet5 that beat the world.
They are at least sixteen inches long, and
were raised about twelve miles from Aus
tin, on the line of Travis and Hays coun-
Ntac
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY. !
Marriage License Issued.

County Clerk Frank Brown yesterday
issued marriage license to Daniel Payne
and Miss Fannie Harlan. Although the
trade in marriage Licenses is slow, never
theless it is sure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Recention to B1shop-Elect Grant

Reception to Blshop-EIect Grant.
The public reception to Bishop Elect A.
Grant, who will arrive next Friday, will be
given Friday night at $50 O'Clock in the
district court room in the court house in
stead of the temporary capitol as at first
noted The public are cordially invited.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07

VXANTED-To And the whereabouts of my
Wv daughter, Mollie Houser; has not been seen
by me for about one month. ANY information
that can find out will be thankfully received
Christian Houser Manor, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
Wanted, For Sale, Etc.

Advertisements inserted IN this column at the
rate of Is cents for four lines of seven words each
or less, and cents for each additional line, each
assertion.
All notices appearing in these columns must In.
variaby be paid for in advance. No exception Will
be made to this rule.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07

INOR SALE.--Thrasher and fan, first class, ca
II pacity 100 bushels per day; also 20.horse
power engine and boiler, all In condition and
but little used also two s0.saw gin stands. VIII
trade part or all for good Texas horses or large
young mules. Inquire at this office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07

THE W. G. BELCHER LAND MORTGAGE
i Co., 104 W. 9TH (Bois dare street, Tor box 634)
Austin. Negotlates lien notes and loans from $500
TO $4,000, at low ratee, on improved lands. This
is home company with principal Office at Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07
THE COUNCIL,
Another Message on the Subject
of Retrenchment.
A Pussy Session of the Council
and but Little Business
Transacted.

The city council met last night; Mayor
Male and quorum present.
Reports of sundry city officers were re-
ferred without reading.
The city treasurer reported, showing
cash balances amounting to $11, 1858 on
hand.
Alderman Brush reported the letting of
the contract for fencing Pease park, and
that the work would be done in about if
teen days.
A message was read from the mayor,
reviewing the financial situation of city
affairs.
The message which is quite lengthy re-
fers to his previous message on retrench-
ment, the suggestions in which he hoped
to supplement with others, looking to
further reductions. Those suggestions
not having been adopted, he now contents
himself with submitting some facts and
figures, and leaving the responsibility of
action with the council, to avoid a de-
fclency.
He represents that there is yet due and
coliectable from the tax rolls of the pres
ent year, $27, 1859, to which may be
added approximately the following sums:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07

MONEY TO LEND-On lands in sums of
lNl $500 TO 100000, on best and most favorable
terms and lowest possible rates. Over production
nerest. S. NJ. Smith, IA Congress avenue, Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07

+ AND MORTGAGE BANK-C. II. Silliman,
II manager, Litten building, Austin, negotiates
mortgages and lien notes from 3l,OOO upwards;
one to ten years. or installments, annual interest,"
lowest rates, no delays.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-06-07

nUTDrTIUpC WANTED Man in each county,
llEIMIIVfjN, every state, for our detective
force; fair salary. For par
ticulars address with stamp: American Detective
and Merchants Bureau, Nashville, Tenn. Mention
Statesman.1