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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
The Funereal Month of March.

An observant metropolitan barber says
that he can tell ones physical condition
by the state of the hair!
The Bible tells us that with his hair
gone Samson lost his strength. The
Romans considered badness serious af-
Fiction, and Julius Cesar was never quite
satisfied with himself because his poll was
bare.
The face, however, is the open book and
one can readily trace in its various ex-
pressions, lines, changes and complexion
the state of the system.
The eye that is unusually bright and
yet hasa pslhd brightness, the face upon
whose cheek nature paints rose of singG-
lar beauty and flush, more marked in con-
trast with the alsbaster appearance of the
forehead and nose and lower part of the
face, is one of those whom the skilled
physician will tell you will some day
dread the funereal month of March, be-
cause it is then that consumption reaps its
richest harvest. Consumption, they tell
us, is caused by this, that and the other
thing, by microbes in the air, by micro
organisms in the blood, by deficient nu-
triton, by Thousand aud one things, but
whatever the cause, decay begins with a
cough and the remedy that will effectually
stop the cause of that cough cures the dis.
ease of the lungs.
That is all there is of it.
The cough is an evidence of a wasting.
To stop it effectually remedy must be
used that will search out the cause, re-
move that and then heal the lung and do
away with the cough. This is the power
special to itself, possessed alone by War
ner's Log Cabin Cough aud Consumption
remedy. This is no new-fangled notion
of narcotics and poisons, but an old fash
Toned preparation of balsams, roots and
herbs, such as was used by our ancestors
many years ago, the formula of which has
been secured exclusively by the present
manufacturers at great trouble and ex-
pense. 1t ls not mere cold dryer. 1t is a
system searcher and upbuilder, and con-
sumption expellant. Where others fail it
wins, because it gets at the constitutional
cause and removes it from the system.
j. W. Hensaw, of Greensboro, Pa, on
JAN Is, 1888, reported that she had de-
rived more real benefit for the length of
time, from Warmers Log Cabin Cough
and Consum ption remedy than he had for
years from the best state physicians"
If you have a cough, night sweats,
positive assurance in your own mind
that you, oh-you have no consum ption,'
and yet lose flesh, appetite, courage, as
your lungs waste away, you may know
that soon the funereal month of March
will claim you, unless promptly and faith
fully you use the article named. If other
remedies have failed, try this one thor
oughly. If others are offered, insist the
more on trying this unequaled prepare
ton.
Some persons are prone to consumption,
and they should never allow the disease to
become seated.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
COUNTY CAPITOL.
Proceedings in the District Court
Yesterday.
Items, Legal and Otherwise, From
the Minor Halls of Justice.
DISTRICT COURT.

DISTRICT COURT.
In the district court yesterday, Judge
TONNES presiding, the following proceed
'ings were had:
j. H. Pope VS.. Charles and E. W. Jen-
kins; judgment for plaintiff, against
Charles and E. w. Jenkins for $33l7.20,
and against Charles Jenkins for $1,959.97
and foreclosure.
w. w. Dissell VS.. j. L. Driskill; judg-
ment for plaintiff, $7,186, and attorney
fees $71S.60.
Chris. Esner and wife vs. j. P. Jones ct
al; damages. On trial.
REooRDER's COURT.
Recorder Hamilton disposed of the fol
lowing cases yesterday morning:
City VS.. Dan Sanders, disturbing the
peace; continued.
City vs. Mollie Clark, disturbing the
peace by using vulgar and indecent
language; S. and costs.
City VS.. Charles Ochiltree, fast driving.
$40 and costs.
City vs.. Rufus Chessine, fast driving
SO and costs.
City We. L. FISHER, fighting and striking
one August Rain; $40 and COSTS.
City VS.. August Reno, disturbing the
peace; continued for this morni ng at 8
o'clock.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
AFTER LIBERTY
A. Slick Attempt to Escape jail
Frustrated.
Old Aunt James and a Well
Known Hack Drivers Timely
Assistance.

Yesterday morning Jailer Hornsby
turned the prisoners out of their cells,
preparatory to having the regular Satur-
day clean up.
He left one prisoner, negro, outside to
go to the wood pile after wood, he going
along as guard.
In closing the Jail door he dropped the
lock into the staple, but neglected to turn
the key, as he only expected to be absent
a minute or two.
Jim Ditson, alias Clark, the last of the
Yesger gang, and an alleged accomplish
in the Double Horn postoffice robbery of
several years ago, was among the prison
ers on the inside cleaning up.
He observed the condition Of the lock,
and poking his broom through the "par-
eel aperture" in the door, he deftly tapped
the clasp of the lock from the bottom and
knocked it from the staple.
In an instant he pushed the door open
and made break for the yard, which he
reached, end was. making for the gate
when old Aunt Jane, the colored cook at
the jail, spied him and raised the alarm.
She did more than this, she grappled
with him at the gate and gave him several
vigorous blows about the head with her
fists, which made his ears rings for some
time after.
During this time an attendant had
rushed in and closed tue door just in time
to prevent Jim Mulr from making 9
frantic and patriotic effort to go off on 6
trip after the cruel wretches whom he says
got him into jail.
Aunt JAMES cries at the very outset at
tracted Jailer Hornsby, and, with drawn
six-shooter, he rushed to her assistance
He could not shoot for fear of hitting the
plucky old woman, and, before he coulG
reach her, Ditson wrenched himself loose
and, passing through the court house
yard, jumped over the fence into the alley
on the south.
Tailor Hornsby was hard after him anG
fred at him once to kill and three times
to attract attention.
Ditson was not hit and ran up the alley
to Brazos street, down which he turned
southwark. When opposite the Tenth
street Methodist church Ike Schwartz, the
well-known hackman, who was busy abou
his stable, rushed out and closing In witt
him, held him until Jailer Hornsby came
up.
Mr.. Ditson will remain in his cell here
after, clean up or no clean up.
Aunt Jane should be remembered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
MINOR MENTION.

The two sad looking Jurors you
court room were broodlng over the rapid
fight of time, brought vividly to their
notice, Judge TONNES ining each SIS for
being late putting in an appearance after
dinner. Jurors in the district court must
be on time-it's business.
The grand jury will be in session all
this week and perhaps longer. The report
of the grand jury on the jail will be found
in another column.
Judge Townes, District Clerk Hart and
the reporters have about got comfortably
acquainted, and Judge TONNES is proving
as good boon companion as was Judge
Walker.
As yet only two murder cases are on
the district court docket.
The cases against Muir have not been
set.
The opinion attains that the case
against Mr.. Hancock will be dismissed.
Court meets promptly every morning at
8 o'clock sharp, and five or ten minutes
thereafter the fines fall with dead ,sicken-
ing thud Oh jurors who ought to be in
their places bat are not.
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
County Judge Breckenridge, appre-
ciating the Importance of having the
county Jail put in good repair and made
safe, has called meeting of the county
commissioners, for Monday next, to con-
slider the report of the grand jury. He
also requests contractors or workmen to
be present that day to hear the report
oDd dio,uaoiop and In mako ar inanactiop
of the Jail, that they may make intelligent
estimates TO do the work. Remember,
Monday morning next at 10 O'Clock.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
SERIOUS FALL.
A Worklnan's Tumble from a
Steep Roof.
He Swallows a Nail During His
Flight, and his Condition
Is Serious.

Postmaster johnson ia having very ex-
tensive improvements made at his home
place in this city.
Messrs. Zurr d Burr, the well known
timers and roofers, are doing the work
of roofing and guttering the building.
Yesterday morning one of their work
men, Charles Holtenstein, while at work
adjusting some of the rolls of tin, slipped
and before he could regain his footing he
fell from the roof to the ground, dis
lance of about thirty-two feet.
On his way down his right shoulder
struck a soeffold, which somewhat broke
the force of his fall, but as it was he
he was knocked insensible and was picked
up, supposed to be dying.
At the time he fell he had lot of roof
ing nails in his mouth, and, when he was
picked up, two or three were still found
in it.
His gasps and actions, however, led to-
the belief that he swallowed one or more
of them, but his attending physicians
doubt it.
Holtenstein was conveyed to his home
on South Colorado street, and STATES
MAN reporter was informed last night
that he was getting along as we'll as could
be expected, and strong hopes are enter
tanned that he will survive the shock and
be up in few days, as no bones we're
broken.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
PRESIDENT DIAz.
A Constitutional Provision Prevents
HIS Visit to Austin.

The following special from Ell Paso to
the Globe-Democrat explains itself, but
evidently there is mistake somewhere.
Major Stewart didn't leave here to go to
the capital of Mexico, and If he has visited
that place he bore no commission from
Governor Ross to invite President Diaz
to Visit Austin next May during the drill:
"Major Stewart, of Austin, Texas, is at
present in the City of Mexico, charged by
Governor Ross, of Texas, with the duty of
inviting President Porfrio Diaz and his
cabinet TO visit Austin next May,
on the occasion of the dedi-
cation of the new Texas CAPT
toll, and at the same time to make
all needed arrangements for the great in
ternationsl drill which will be held at that
time, and in which Mexico is expected to
participate. The latter portion of the
mission will be accomplished with all the
success that had been expected aud hoped
for, but as far as the presence of Presi-
dent Diaz at the dedication ceremonies is
concerned, Major Stewart has been in
formed by Secretary of State Msriscal
that it is, much to the presidents regret,
out of his power to accept the kind and
friendly invitation. The condition of the
republic does not allow the president to
leave it's territory during his term of
service. He is at the same time deeply
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15


to County Judge Breckenridge and the
county commissioners:
GRAND JURY Room,
AUSTIN, TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS,
March II, 1883. !
To the Honorable Commissioa ers' Cont Of
Travis county.
Gentlemen-The grand jury of Travis
county, duly impannelled and sworn, would
respectfully represent to your honorable
body that an official visit and inspection
of the Travis county Jail was made by
said grand jury, on Thursday, March s,
A. D., 1888. After mature elaboration
we find that said Jail is wholly insecure as
place for the safe confinement of crimi-
nails, because of imperfect construction of
and material used in said Jail. Abundant ev-
idence of this is found in the apparent ease
with which some of the prisoners therein
confined succeeded in getting out of their
cells, and, but for the vigilance of the
jailer, would have escaped at di fferent
times durir g the past few years.
The grand jury further find, after per-
sonal examination and inquiry, that the
sanitary condition of the Jail is very i'm
perfect, the sewerage system being in
adequate to the requirements, and the
ventilation being also very imperfect.
In view of the foregoing facts, the
grand jury consider it duty they owe to
the county and the stateto recommend
that the Travis county Jail be entirely re-
modelled, and at the earliest date possible,
consistent with the demands of public
justice, to the end that the people of our
state and county will hear of no more jail
deliveries in this county, and that due
regard be had for the health and reason
able comfort of those therein confined,
charged with violation of the law.
The grand jury wonld invite the atten-
tion of your honorable body to specimens
of improved Jail iron herewith submitted,
said specimens having been previously
submitted to this grand jury for its in
spection. AS an additional security, and
for the sake of the public at large and the
churches near the Jail, the grand jury
would recommend that wall
of solid stone masonry be built entirely
around the jail,of sufficient height to pre-
vent access to the Jail by parties on the
outside, at the same time affording secure
and healthful grounds for prisoners on
the inside
We would earnestly invite your careful
attention to and thoughtful cousideratio
of the recommendations herein con-
tanned, believing that justice to the law
abiding citizens and rigid enforcement
of the law against those who violate it
demand prompt and decisive action upon
your part.
By order of the grand jury.
JOHN MCDONALD, Foreman.
Attest: WILL LAMBERT, Clerk.
The county commissioners will meet
Monday next to consider the report.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Good Advice.

Save all your manure. 1t is worth a
great deal.
There are seventeen farmers in the
present congress.
Fowls thrive best where there is both
shade and sunshine, but the coop
must be dry.
A prevention of disease among swine
is salt, which should be given them reg
ularly.
Get your garden in readiness for your
vegetables. Break it up we'll and fertilize
well, as good garden pays more than
any other part of the farm.
When butter is gathered in the churn in
granular form it is never OVERTURNED
Pounding it after it is in lump or large
mass is what overchurns it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
which was 1t. Bacon or shakespeare.

The authorship Of the dramatic produc-
tons attributed to the last of the above
named is agitating literary circles to the
very centre, but Affects the practical masses
far less than the momentous question, how
of bodily and mental activity. business sue
cess and the pursuit Of happiness" We
can throw far more light on this latter sub
iect than the most profound Shakespearian
the system Is depleted, the nerves shaky; if
indigestion or constipation bothers one at
times, or constantly; IL the skin is yellow
and tongue flrred as In billiousness; II there
matism or neuralgia; If the kidneys are in
active-use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the
finest recuperant of an age prolific in beneti-
cial and successful remedies. Remember,
If malaria threatens or af1licts, that Ii neu-
tralizes the poison and fortines the system.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
SUNDAYS GAME.
The Austin Boys Go Down With
Colors FLYING.

AAO AuobAh oOJo wv DOWh w AVh
Colors Flying.
The game of base ball Sunday after
noon WAS marked by more hitting and
more errors than in the game of the day
before. 1t was very close and exciting
game until, in the seventh inning, by two
or three base hits, and several costly
errors on the part of the Austin players,
the Cincinnatis made four runs, which
settled the contest. Weaver was
not in good condition and caught
very much below his average.
He wanted to be excused from playing,
but circumstances forbade him the privi-
lege. 1t should not be expected of our
club that they could successfully contend
against such an aggregation of base ball
talent as the Cincinnati club represents.
But that they hold that club down to the
small scores they do, shows that our boys
play remarkable ball. One thing should
be remedied at once. The diamond should
be changed around 30 that the sun will
not, as now, shine directly in the eyes of
the first baseman. This can be done by
moving the home plate further to the
southwest. Unless this is done there will
be errors continually made by the first
basemar failing to see high balls thrown
to him.
The score of Sundays game is as fol-
lows
CINCINNATI
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
The Legislative Canvass.

The friends of Mr.. g. G. Caldwell are
trying to induce him to become candi-
date to represent Travis county in the
Twenty first legislature. Mr.. Caldwell is
we'll and favorably known by our people,
and should he decide to enter the race he
will make it lively for his competitors.
A gentleman of high character, great
energy and industry, he would make a
vigorous canvass. For several years he
has represented his ward in the city coun-
Gil of Austin, and should he be elected to
the legislature he would guard the in
terests of Travis county with that same
fidelity and efficiency that has character
lied him in all his undertaking.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
The Farmer Exchange.

1t is understood that since the state
superintendent of public grounds OBJ
iects to the city's leasing to the Farmers
Alliance the lot on East Fifth street, on
which they proposed to erect brick build
ings costing from $4,000 to $4,000,
that they will lease property this season
and apply TO the next legislature for a
ninty-nine year lease on the lot named.
The farmers want to and will erect a
three-story brick building, so 100 feet,
together with other necessary one story
buildings and cotton sheds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Mortuary Report.

Number of deaths for the week ending
March 10:
March Nv. j. johnson, oolored, 30
years old.
March S-Thos Carripgtos, colored, 81
years old.
March ga. Rypinski, white.
March 9-Mrs. Rogers, 45 years old.
March 9-Rufus Garcia, Mexican, 80
years old.
March 9-Tom Sneed, colored, 6 years
old.
March 1O-Wm. Schultz, white, 25 years
old.
March 1O-Sarah Newell, colored 8
month old.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
A Happy officer.

Captain Palmer, the courteous, wide
awake sergeant-of-police, who lost his
much priced gold badge some time ago
has had it returned to him, md last nigh
he was the happIest man ia town. The
badge was gift of the officers under him
and of some of his citizen friends-and he
has many.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Teachers Institute.

The teachers held meeting yesterday
at the Baptist church, and discussed
questions on educational matters having
a tendency to improve the pnblic schools
If such thing is possible-in this city.
Under the system in vogue the Austin
schools are about as near perfect as they
can be,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
[FBOM TUESDAYS DAILY.]
Serious Mistake.

Last night young woman living at
1907 Red River street, named Willie
Woods, picked up bottle which she
thought contained rose water, to apply it
to her face. 1t turned out to be carbolic
acid and her hand and face was badly
burned. One of her eyes WAS injured, but
not seriously.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Texas Patents.

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Texas, bearing date of March
6, 1888. (Reported expressly for The
STATESMAN by Louis Dagger & Co., me-
chanical experts and solicitors of patents,
Washington, D. @. Advice freel:
Gtasscock, j. H., Sherman, fire escape,
1913 S82.
Heller, Louis, Warrenton, cotton chop
per and cultivator, 378,958.
Hunter, E. t., McGregor, bir, 37S, 166.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Cupid's Work,

For the week ending yesterday County
Clerk Frank Brown issued the following
marriage licenses
Alvs Gordin and Matte l.. Fortsoa.
Fred Stetter and Clara SEWN.
Frank Henry (coloree) and Anna Stat
ford.
Emil Bernhard and Hsdvig Kunza.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

Mrs. Lncy E. Moore, the widow of a
Mexican war veteran, who received pen
sion few days ago, is the mother-in-
law of Mr.. D. @. Pace, of this city. Her
husband was member of Captain New.
mans company, First regiment Tennessee
volunteer cavalry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Serious Hurt.

Yesterday forenoon Page Walker, driver
of city job wagon, was passing along
East avenue, going south, when his team
ran away. On reaching East Sixth street
they ran into telephone pole, and throw
ing Walker out broke three of his ribs
and otherwise injured him. Last evening
he was resting easy, but if he pulls
through he will be lucky.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
District Court,

The following proceedings were had in
the district court yesterday, Judge TONNES
presiding:
Eudress va. Endress, divorce; granted.
The folio owing case is set for tomorrow:
Chris EIsner vs.. j. p. Jones.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Jersey Cow Sale.

Mr.. Hail. of Ell Paso, ia in the city and
yesterday bought of Captain Smith, of
Williamson county, car load of fine
Jersey COWS, paying a good round price
for the same. Mr.. Hall will ship them. to
ri PasO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Young Married Pupils.

County Superintendent Maxwell has
enrolled four married ladies, all white, as
pupils in the public schools, they being
under sixteen years of age. One of them
was but little over fourteen years of age.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
The Man in the Moon.

How does sailor know there is man
in the moon9 Because he has been to see
(sea), and states that whenever he has
cough or cold he takes Taylor's Cherokee
Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Goes One Better,

Henry Lucksinger, the we'll known
butcher, sees I'D Haigler and goes him
one bette-. He slaughtered beef yes
terday which weighed over 1900 pounds,
and dressed 1910.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
For ProtactIon.

On the application of the district attor-
ney, Adjutant-general King yesterday
ordered Captain Jones' company of ran
gers to Wharton county, to aid the civil
officers In kee sing the peace.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

When the head feels dull and
heavy, the skin appears sallow and
greasy, and the stomach refuses food, take
Carter's Little Liver Pills. Don't forget
this,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
CITY AND COUNTY.
FROM SUNDAYS DAILY
People Who Travel.

Change of climate or water very often
affect the bowels seriously. If, on the first
symptom of any disturbance, you would
take DR.. Bigger's Huckleberry Cordial,
much suffering might be saved.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
Demurrer Sustained.

Attorney general Hogg last afternoon
telegraphed Mr.. Harrison that his de-
murrer in the alleged libel suits instituted
against him by a Houston insurance
company bad been sustained, and that
he was all right.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

The Georgetown and Taylor people are
trying to get the Santa Fe to bnild road
to their towns. By the way, what are you
going to do with that McGregor railroad
nroiect? II should be built.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

Struck Out-By smith, s; by Hoffman, 3.
Base on baile-Of Hoffman, Q; of Smith, |.
. line of Game-Two hours.
Umpira-Dennie
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15

Do You AK for a test Of soZoDoNT's power
just talk h. lady for half AN honr
II her breath lie weet, II her teeth are white,
II her gums are clean, If her gums are bright,
1t her mouth f. pure and her teeth are clean,
She uses the SOZODONT, then, we ween.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-03-15
LIST OF LETTERS.


List of letters remaining unoalled for and adver-
tsed at the postoce at Austin, Texas for the week
ending March 10, 1885.