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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
"THE BOSS CONCERT"
One of the Most Delightful Per
tormances of the Season.

A cute, cunning and pretty little per-
formance, interpersed with songs, tab
leaux and rotations, was witnessed last
night at the old Catholic church, now no
longer used as place of worship.
The little boys and girls of the neigh
borhood, headed by little Misses Posey,
Traynham and Mona Moses, conceived
the stupendous project of unifying and
consolidating the juvenile talent of the
neighborhOod, and after few rehersals
to present their friends with a miniature
perform lnce, embracing all the elements
that characterize the more studied and
elaborate presentation of the "Old
stagers" of Austin amateurs. The
tile folks named their performance
BOSS Concert'-had tickels printed,
ordered colored fires, cleaned
out the church and took the
whole management 10 their hands, imi-
tating their elders il proportion to their
years and mod 4sty. They placed the
price of tickets at the ruinous price of 10
cents to pay expense.
A crowded house greeted the little
misses and masters, and we venture to say
that no audience ever left the gorgeous
pings, few doors below, even after the
last echoes of Abbott had been heard and
the wonderful action of Booth had
been witnessed with keen sense of en-
joyment, than tlat felt by the audience
and spectators at the "boss concert"
Childhood, almost untutored, was left to
itself to sing the songs of children, and
pose and talk as children talk that have
been educated IN refinement and asso-
ciated with the beautiful in art. For
graceful action, beauty of children and
sprightliness no performance of the kind
has ever before been witnessed in Aus IN.
Among the pretty little girls
and boys, the following were
pointed out who were known
to our Informant: M sjes Posey, 1rayn-
ham, Mona Moses, Agues Powers, Cecil
Moses, Katie and Lottie Warmoth, Alice
Sneed, MolIe Walker, Nettie Craig, Lorena
Mcintosh, Lorena Smith, Bessie White,
Stella Moses and Masters Eddie Smith,
Charles Bateman and George Lee. Miss
Gertrude Moses presided at the piano and
sklllfully accompanied the songs. There
was d number OF other little misses, but
they were so pretty and innocent that We
forgot to listen to their names in admiring
their innocent loneliness.
Among the tableaux we're "See-saw
Scene" "Baby with Guardian Angels,
"The Little Madonna" These were all ex-
quisite pictures, and the little girls looked
more like angels than the finest ideal
paintings of the immortal masters.
"The Tramp''a recitation by Agnes
Power was delivered prettily and with pa
thos, her articulation being perfect.
The "Rosehud Chorus" was beautiful
glee, full of childhood tones. "Peek a boo
Chorus" WIS cunning little comicality.
We wish we could go over the whole pro-
Qramme. Enough to say, all were de-
lighted and mplimented little Misses
Trsyshsm and Moses for the successful
management. They gave their friends
delightful entertainment, and the pretty
visions of sweet little girls will long be re-
membered in their innocent modesty, 10
the chaste and beautiful pictures they
presented never to be forgotten.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
Chautauqua Items.
SAN MARCOS, July

DAN mAhNOS, OulN %
Special Correspondence to the Statesman,
A very large crowd gathered at the
tabernacle last night to enjoy the first OF
Mr.. Frank Lincoln's humorous entertain
ments, and they did enjoy it. He kept
them convulsed with upro6rous laughter
from the first to the last. There is moth
ing coarse or low about his jokes, but
such as are appreciated by everyone who
loves laugh. His method is original
He is a born imitator, readily reproduce
ing all sorts OF voices, and even initiating
different musical instruments.
His travesty on modern music of the
so-cslled high class was funny to the
highest degree. His imitation of the
female operate singer convulsed the audi
ence. He will give another entertainment
on t0-morrow evening, and those who
heard him last night will come again and
bring all their friends.
Professor Mccormack lectured again
to-day on volcanoes" He is full of
scientific lore, and seems to be at home in
every department of nature.
"What Common Msn Saw in Europe"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
Installation Ceremonies.

Lart evening the newly elected officers
OF Mount BOnnell Lodge No. "a, K of P,
were publicly installed with imposing
ceremonies, at the the Castle hall, il the
presence of an invited audience. The
occasion was rendered delightful by rem
ditious of beautiful music, addresses and
declarations, and will be long remem-
bered by those who we're present
as en- evening Of exceptional pleasure.
Among the most charming features of
the entertainment were the magnificent
rendition by Miss Maggie Odom of
Bethoven's sonata Psthetique" (allegro
movement) and Gottschalks' "Pasquinsde, -
ia Go,ondrins," en- enchanting Spanish
song, sung exquisitely by Miss Gillette;
three lovely quartettss by Messrs. Ksrber,
Crane, Warner and Stacy, and recitations
by Mr.. j. q. and W Z. Booth. Maj. Joe
II. Stewart delivered an address on "Ths
Relation of Woman to Social and Political
Progress" while Mr.. Tbos. II. Wheeless
addressed the audience on the character
and work of the order.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
ACCOUNTED FOR.
A Newspaper Man About to Reap
O Fortune.

1t has been apparent for several days
that Mai. j. j. Lane, the we'll known news
paper CORES pondent and reporter, has
been putting on airs and recklessly dis
playing roll of greenbacks when with
the other correspondents and reporters
here at the capital. He has beamed with
patronizing air upon the other news
papes fellows while treating to the 10 cent
cigars instead of nlckels, and throwing
out hints about going into the banking
business and wearing store clothes. He
has bothered them no little.
It's all plain now, however. The
majors father, who was prom
inent and wealthy Mississip plan,
owned large quantities of land in Missis-
sippi, which, during the past few years,
has become very valuable. During the
late npleasantness, and since, the major
lost sight of this property, but lawyer
and big land OWL or himself, nibbllng
around among the records of Mississippi,
has unearthed the records and notified
Major Lane of the fact that he can re-
cover the aforesaid lands, which are now
worth thousands upon thousands of
dollars.
This accounts for the majors actions
and accounts for his refusal to partake of
sumptuous meals at the the chile stands,
as has been his wont.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
TRAVIS COUNTY.
Friendly Tips to those Seeking
Homes IN Texas.

This county is in the geographical CEN
ter of Texas; it is one of the most in
MIGRATING and health giving sections of
the state; it has numerous streams of
everlasting water; it has as rich and as
productive soil as can be found on the
globe; it has timber IN great variety and
in abundance. 1t is the seat of the Uni
versity OF Texas, free to the children of
the state and endowed with over one mil
lion acres of land. In Travis county is loca-
ted the state capitol, the largest aud hand
soonest red granite building in the world;
in this county is located the state asy-
lums for the blind, the deaf and dumb
and the insane; churches representing all
denominations; thorough and efficient sys-
TEN of public free schools. No county
in the state presents more or better ad-
vantages for those seeking homes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
INDEPENDENCE DAY.
1t Passes Off Quietly and Pleas
antly,

The national holiday, the glorious
Fourth of July, which has been celebrated
for past generations by spread eagle
oratory, fireworks, CONGREGATIONS, firing
of guns, burnt eyebrows, manned bodies,
sun scorched faces, barbecues, collie and
paragoric, passed off very quietly in
Austin.
The state departments, the postoffice,
the banks and the wholesale houses closed.
Lots of old and young folks went out of
town to picnic and have good time, and
if reports are true they succeeded.
There was no concentrated movement
to celebrate, and the people were left to
select their own mode aud place of OBJ
serving the day, and SO far as known
everybody was happy.
AT oATMANvILLE.
At Oatmanville tuere was grand bar
becue, attended by a very large concoutse
of people, many of whom were from the
city.
Mr.. B. G. Giles, Charles r. Gibson,
Thomas H. Wheless, Tom Thrasher and
Dennis Corwin delivered patriotic ora
tions.
There was fine game of base ball.
There was plenty of fine barbecued meat
and other provender, all under the super
vision of Mr.. John Grumbles, and it goes
without saying that the people enjoyed
themselves.
AT NIGHT.
In the city last night the inevitable
small boy got in his work, and IN spite of
regulations and such things, set off his
Roman candles, rockets and big and little
fire crackers, and at times he succeeded
in raising no end of noise and racket. The
irrepressible American small boy knows
how to celebrate, and he generally does it
with vim.
THE CATHOLIC KNIGHTS.
The Catholic Knights held their annual
picnic yesterday near st. Edwards COL
lege a very large number of guests being
on the ground. 1t was delightful day
and no end of fun was had in shooting,
ball playing, races and other sports.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

latiops. This is becoming quite an inter
esting feature of the occasion.
Mr.. Lewis, of Hearne, arrived las.
night, and is making arrangements for
his family
DR.. II. S. Thrall arrived yesterday.
Rev. B. Harris, of San Antonio, is m
hand with his family.
Rev. Mr.. Dart, Rev. G. S. Knott, of
Austin, and Rev. Mr.. Horton, of Seguin
are on the grounds.
Col. L. R. Bonuer's family are here, and
Colonel Bonner himself will be here in
few DAYS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

granted to fill first amended and supple
mental petition.
E. Flueckiger VS.. P. C. Taylor, dis
missed.
st. Mary's Academy VS.. A. H. Cook, con-
tinued fer service.
First National bank, of Denver, Col, VS..
H. c. Tardy ct al, judgment for $279,
and II per cent. iptereat.
Western S. p. Co. VS.. Heidbriuk ct al,
Judgment for 1929, and per cent. in
terest.
MI. Dill VS.. Austin Base Ball associa-
ton, judgment for S2S1.50, etc.
All city cases will be called this morning
at o'clock.
Tomorrow will be probate and motion
day.
The Jury docket will be called Monday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
THE FL EECY STAPLE.
Big Increase in the Area of
Cotton.

Big Increase in the Area OF
Cotton.
Farmers report cotton doing rema :ka-
bly, well, and they say without mishap
the average yield in Travis will be bale.
The acreage this year in the county il
very little if any greater than it was last
year.
The report from the Washington agri-
cultural department for the month of
June gives the following statement, which
is of interest to cotton growers and
buyers:
The area of cotton appears to have in
creased in every state except Florida.
The increment is largest west OF the Mis-
sissippi, as usual. The preliminary survey
OF acreage makes the increase 2.2 per
cent, and brings the aggregate breadth
close to nineteen million acres. The state
averages are: Virginia, 1916: North Car
DINA, 1905; South Carolina, 101.5; Ge-
orgia, 1O1: Florida, 80; Alabama, 1918;
Mississippi, 1917; Louisiana, 1902; Texas,
105: Arkansas, 102; Tennessee, 103.
The following statement of area, in
comparison with last year, is subject to
revision:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
The number of miles run by passenger
freight and other trains, respectively:
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT.

SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
Now for figures to think about, and for
the children to work over and make calcu-
lations.
1t will be observed that if you reduce
the freigh7 hauled in year by the Texas
railroads that you will have 1871, 529, 566
pounds.
Now, to have hauled this
amount of freight, would have
required 2,95S,359 six mule
wagons, or about as many mules as there
are in the whole United States.
The average dsily quantity of freight
hauled, in round numbers, by the railroads
was 4O,524,73S pounds, which will load
S,lO5 six mule teams with 5000 pounds
each.
The freight trains hauling this freight
travelled over 41O96 miles daily, or, in
round numbers, about 100000 miles a
year.
The mule teams, all ioaded and standing
in a line, each occupying sixty feet, would
extend more than around the world, or
over $4,000 miles.
II you add to the freight all the bag
gage, express and mail matter you will
increase the pounds several millions. Then
too, there are the passengers, and all to-
gether Texas cannot do without her rail
roads, and, this being the case, wise and
wholesome laws should govern them in
spite of the clapt-rsp Of bowling dema-
gogues.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

There has been an excess of rain i'll the
Atlantic cotton belt, with low night tenn
perature, aud in some districts in Texas
complaint of too much rain is made. On
the eastern gulf coast temperature has
been nearly normal part of the time.
West of the Mississippi cool and moist
weather has retarded the growth of the
crop. The averages of condition are;
Virginia, "a; North Carolina, Sc; South
Carolina, IS; Georgia, 90; Florida, 81; Al
ALBANIA, %; Mississippi, 80; Louisiana, So;
Texas, so; Arkansas, "a; Tennessee, 92.
General average, SS.2.
Cotton worms were reported in Milan,
Hood, Dewitt, Karnes, Erath and HidalgO.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
THE "BABE OF THE ALAMO
A Short Biographical Sketch of
Herself and Descendants.

Many inquiries are daily made by tour
lists and strangers in this city aud other
sections of Texas in regard to the babe
of the Alamo" aud her Ultimate fate. We
will give brief and rather unsatisfactory
answer to the query as furnished US by a
gentleman of this city.
After the dark and bloody tragedy en-
acted at the Alamo, the grandest on the
part of its defenders and the most dis
graceful on the part of its assailants ever
recorded in the pages of history, Mrs.
Dickinson and her child were lost sight of
in the turbulent times that followed until
the independence of Texas was finally
achieved Upon the banks of the classic
San Jacinto, but when peace smiled over
the land they became residents of Lock
hart.
Miss Angelin Dickinson, the "babe of
the Alamo" was married in Houston, at
the age of sixteen, to Mr.. Maynard Crit
fifth, with whom she lived happily, filling
her station in life, as matron and wife,
with credit, and died lamented by her
children and friends. in 1869, at Calves
ton. She left four children-two boys and
two girls - who are still liv-
ing, and recall with feel
Jugs of love and reverence the memory of
their deceased mother when abiding to
her.
Her life's history may be written in the
short, pregnant sentence that "she lived,
loved and died." as can that of thousands
of her sex. One of her daughters married
a Mr.. Holmes, and is now living in San
Antonio. Another daughter is living with
Mr.. Hannig, her step-grandt flasher, in San
Antonio. One of her sons is living in
Bell county, and the other, Mr.. jos Grit
fifth, has been citizen of Austin for
years, and is we'll and fsvorably known to
our citizens.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
County Court.

In this court yesterday, Judge Bracken
ridge presiding, the following proceed
ings we're had:
Myers Bros. VS.. NJ. j. Cohen, continued
for service.
d. c. Freeman Va. international and
Great Northern Railway company, leave
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
For the Poor.

Mr.. p. c. Taylor, the well known manu-
facturer of lime, has generously offered to
furnish free the poor of the city with
quick lime for sanitary purposes. Those
who are too poor to buy lime should call at
Mr.. Taylors lime warehouse on Colorado
street and get supply of lime and sprin-
kle it around their premises.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
The Chatauoua.

Special Correspondents of the Statesman.
SAN MARCOS, July 5.-Professor McCor-
mick gave another of his scientific lee
lures yesterday, and last night we we're
treated to What Common Man Saw in
Europe" by Professor Montgomery.
After the lecture fifty or sixty persons
went out stargszing, and Professor
Montgomery traced many of the coastel-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
The Newspapers Know Them.

The deacon's little daughter reading
the morning paper in the parlor where
the minister, who has called, is seated.
MAMA, how does the newspaper know
papa SO well?"
Mama-"I don't know. Does it?"
Little Daughter-'I reckon 1T does.
Cause it says the men tell big whoppers
when they come back from fishing, and
that they go to the theaters of nights, in
stead of the lodge, and that's what you
saw papa doe7."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
BADLY NIPPED.
A ,Cracksmsn's Cheerful Plans
Fooled.

Iestesday morning a little before 4
O'Clock a craftsman forced an entrance
into the store of Mr.. Bergman on the
corner of the Avenue aud Third street.
Just as he succeeded in gaining admis-
sion Mr.. Nelson, the clerk, who sleeps in
the store and who had been awakened aud
was prepared, fred shot az him.
He fled, but left blood in the window
through which he jumped and blood was
traced some distance down the Avenue to
the Union depot, short distance below
which bloody handkerchief was found.
lie is not known whether the man was
white, colored or Mexican.
Officers had not captured him last night,
but they think they will, as it is evident he
is badly wounded.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
Must Pony Up.

The county commissioners court has
ordered County Attorney Barnhart to pro-
coed to enforce the payment OF all hiring
bonds. Many of these bonds have been
taken for fines and costs in misdemeaucr
cases in the county court. All these bonds
not paid to the county clerk within the
next few days will be sued upon 10 en-
force payment. Those interested should
take note of the above and save them
selves world of trouble.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
CITY AND COUNTY.
IFRoM THURSDAYS DAILY
The Arkansas Railroad.

Mr.. Castleman has received letter
from Engineer Nelson, of the Arkansas
Pass railroad, saying it will be about four
weeks before the line will be definitely
settled.
The site for the bridge, however, has
been fixed and tire contract let for build
ing it. Work on the structure will begin
very soon.
The depot grounds selected are on the
corner of East avenue and Water street.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

This speaks for itself, but may need an
explanation as to the result. Some
American growers have learned, and the
balance are fast learning, how to produce
the most desirable qualities in Mohair,
and hence the demaud for it. America
can offer now as silky and lustrous
fibre as anything the world produces In
Mohair
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
Deaths Dom Rs.

Colonel Pullms n, living two miles south
of the city, near Major Breckenridge,
died yesterday at IL O'Clock, after q brief
illEess. His remains will be sent to Lock
hart this morning for burial.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
Sent TO Galveston.

Owing to the Improvements being
made on the inside of the jail, McDade
and Springfield, brought here from
Hempstead for safe keeping, have been
sent to the Galveston prison.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
The Colored ASYLUM.

Work on the co'ored Deaf and Dumb
asylum building is progressing well, and
ana it will be completed BY next fall. The
walls are now completed up 70 the second
story. II will be a hand some structure.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
The Angora Goat.

The attention of owners of AnRora
goats in the county and state is called to
the fact that while the total consumption
was less last year than in 1886, yet the
consumption OF domestic Mohair shows an
increase of 1910 pounds net. Con
sum ption of foreign and domestic Mohair
in the United States:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
FIGURES
The Enormous Traffic of the Texas
Railroads.
Curious Calculations for Curious
People to Wrestle With During
the Hot Days.

Below will be found some curious
figures compiled for the benefit of the
readers of HE STATESMAN by the hot
weather figure tiend.
This statistical figures are from Comp
troller McCalrs report for last year.
A careful reading of what follows Will
open your eyes and possibly show you
that the howl against railroads is not as
we'll based as people generally believe.
The fact is, with all their faults and
shortcomings, the railroads are a great
blessing to the whole people and they,
the people, could not comfortably exist
without them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
That New Bridge.

The new bridge to be put up at Mon
topolis ford will be of iron, 1000 Feet long
and Is feet wide. The piers will be of
iron
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
IRON FRIDAYS DAILY
He Is Now Judge.

Hon. T. S. Maxey yesterday morning
received his commission as United States
Judge for this district, and at 10 O'Clock
took the oath of office.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

Work on the new passenger depot pro-
crosses as rapidly as possible, and IN
about two months time 1t Will be IN use.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
s243,999,32l 81
DUE COMPANIES.
The amount received for the transport
tation of passengers, of property, OF
mails, and from ali other sources:
$40. AIS asa 40

The amount of freight of the product
of the forest, of animals, of vegetable food,
other agricultural products, manufactures,
merchandise and all other articles
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12

Caution. Buy only DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons Eye Water. Carefully examine the
outside wrapper. None other genuine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-12
OFFICIAL STATISTICS.
lstrnction OF roads, buiIdings,


The amount and nature of indeotness,
and the amount due the corporation:
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1888-11-02

'p'o VI '''o "e''ociallc
'"'' ''0".V .o'e"''' "e''''oia'S from
'. oo''s"''o'' ~ support the
s''"' wa W p'e''i''e'' " theili
80 '''o ~ ''''o''"''e Wy he' Ahey are
',o ~ '''poAV '-'ne' '''e regular IT,
pupllcah nominees or the sore-head
republicans who crowded the demo.
crats ont of tho 6ala Tha o,l,,
:, ~,
'e'''o0' ''' VIZ ''0 ''ie'tieo " 'oses
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1888-11-02

The kltgo sun, democratic paper,
has hoisted the republican county
ticket at the head of its columns and
advises democrats to support 1t. In
Gass county a like condition of poll
tics TO that in this county prevails. A
few republican boilers trying to work
themselves luto Office by driving the
straight democrats out ot the Helu'
The self respecting democrats OF
Grant county will follow the example
of those of Cass county and vote the
ticket nominated in an honorable
manner in a representative eohNeh-
ton. The sun says
In this issue we hoist the county
ticket at the head OF our columns.
Politically we disagree with every
man on the ticket, but as tle deiho,
Gratis have no ticket III the held anu
the so.caled people $ ticket IS .
fraud from its conception. ana Is -
is necessary that one of the Two shouiu
he elected, we prefer the ticket nom.
mated by fair representative eohseii. :.
tion Of q party even II II he not oui
own Further we like 10 he oh 'ie
winning side. when there ! 10 ieaso,' .,.
why we should not be, ana llie l1ehe.
at the masthead Of The sun - Tue QUE
that will win.