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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

The latest ADDITION to the list Of beauti-
full New York widows, Mrs. Christopher
Meyer, is only q years old. She is re-
markedly attractive woman in appear
ance. or, to speak more strictly, according
to I'll appearances, she is remarkably
pretty ,onng girl. Added 10 her other
attractions 10 shs S250,000 which
her aged husband settled on her 81 her
marriage, little over year ago. Mrs.
Meyer is going to Europe. Another
American duchess is therefore posSi-
bility.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
Giddlngs Gleanings.

Special Telegram to thu Statesman.
GIDDINGs, September 1.-Prof. X. ID.
McClellans summer normal school has
closed. He gave state certificates, which
have been approved by State Superin-
tendent Cooper, TO the following
named ladies' and gentlemen: Misses
Alice Krox, Susie Allen, Emma Foster,
Matte Mcclellan, Lille Green, and
Messrs. John Merrett, Siddell, Ollie Csld-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
A S4OO Race.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.

10 IIIo AJ0t'NS771II1'1''
ALBANY, September 1.-The matched
race of one quarter OF mile for S4O0
to-day between II. Clevelands sOrrel mare,
Eliza, and BIB Pyle's bay geiding, Rebel,
was won by Eliza by forty-nine feet.
Eliza was backed by s. Sanford, of Abb
lene, and Rebel by his owner, Mr.. Pyle.
Fully 500 people were present, and nearly
$1,000 changed hands.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

Mrs. Longtry says she is not going to be
married. che calls attention to the fact
that she has not been divorced. and
says that. while she remains the wife of
Mr.. Langrrr, it would scarcely be deli
cate, 20 say the least, 10 discuss the proba-
bility IF marrying another man.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
CAN ADA.
AN AMERICAN TUG SEIZED.

OTTAWA, Ont, September IA special
officer of customs has seized the American
tug Gladiator, on the Georgian bay, for
having towed raft of logs from French
river TO Midland and not reporting or
clearing at either ploce. The vessel is in
charge of a a sub-coilector at Algomo mills,
pending the deposit of $500 or release by
the department.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
Freight Train Ditched.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
GAINESVILLE, September IA freight
train on the Santa Fe road was ditohed
eight miles south of here early this morn
ing. Six cars were wrecked, but no one
was hurt. The north and south bound
passenger trains were delayed several
hours, and passengers and baggage had
to be transferred
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

"My friends" said Deacon Smith, at
confe ence meeting, few nights ago,
"true religion is like Ayers Sarseparilla
it cleanses the heart and makes Few
man of you" We subsequently, asner-
tanned that he deacon had been cured Of
scrofnous bunor by the 'use of this
famous te, alive, aud hence his apt
smile.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
L. r.. WALDEN, Principal

Archbishop Corrigan, of the Roman
Catholic diocese Of New York, has for
bioden sisters belonging TO any order
III der his Jurisdiction to go to horse races
for the purpose OF getting contributions
from the winners Of wagers. The pri ice
was of several years duration, aud a
sombre-gsrbed sister was an homogeneous
figure in or near the betting department.
at jerome park, Sbeepshead bay and
Corey island.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
You Mist Eat or Die.

Bot be very careful what you eat, OF
you may die from eating stale fruit and
vegetables effectiDg the bowels with dys-
entery, cramp collie, or cholera morbus.
DR.. Biggers' Huckleberry Cordial should
be at hand,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

Queen Natalie, of Servia, is at the Hotel
des Reservoirs in Versailles. With her is
her sister, the Princess Ghika, her maid
of honor and two Servien domestics. She
avoids publicity, and people respect her
wiahas-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
The Sweet Gum,

The emulation you see clinging to the
sweet gum tree in the summer contains q
stimulating expectOrant that will loosen
the phlegm in the throat. Taylor's Cher
okee Remedy of sweet gum and msllein
cures coughs and cronp.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
RUSSIA.
USING oIRoUMsPECTIoN.

ST. PETERSBURG, September lit is
stated the government has received formal
assurance that Prince Bismarck advised
Premier Crispi to use circumspection in
the Massowah difficulty, in order to avoid
a conflict with France.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

yesterday. Strange, these frequent visits
to San Marcos. Chief Engil eer Elem
mings, of the Arkansas Pass road, is here,
and will run another line through to Aus
tin Doctor Use says he made 800 gal
Ions of wine from quarter of an acre of
grapes in the eastern portion of this
county.
AYLoR
Mr.. Ike Melasky, of Austin, is visiting
in the city Mrs. NJ. A. Ross is visiting
friends in Bartlett this week. Mrs. F.
NJ. Hedrick has gone TO Illinois to visit
relatives. Mr.. and Mrs. Fulton have
moved into their neat and comfortable
residence in the western part of the city
go. Mrs. Jake Zurn, who has been visit
ing Mrs. Woodward for several weeks,
returned to her home in Fort Worth on
Monday last -, Elder E. CHALLENGER re-
turned Monday from two weeks visit to
Milan county. While there he held a
protracted meeting on Sandy creek, re-
sulting in eleven conversions D.. &. Rev. J..
NJ. Carroll returned last week from
Manor, where he has been holding a pro-
tracted meeting. He reports thirty ad-
ditiops to the church while he was there.
80. Mr.. Will Eubank, of MoCulloch
county, came through the city yesterday
on his return from Chicago. He shipped
several carloads of cattle to Chicago and
reports prices reasonably good. Mrs.
Eubank accompanied him TO the ranch,
where she will spend few weeks for her
health.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
GERMAN Y.
APPOINTED ADMIRAL.

BERLIN, September 1.-Emperor Will
liam has been appointed an admiral in
the Swedish navy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
SOCIETY EDDIES,
AS They Whirl Among Our Near
Nelghbors.
ROUND ROCK.

Mr.. Arthur Mays, of Austin, was here
Thursday Mr.. G. @. Bradford left Sun.
day for months recreation on his ranch
in west Texas e. Major j. T. Crosby re-
turned from Tennessee Monday. The
major says old Tennessee is safely demo
cratic in November. Miss Lille f
Steele, of Manor, is in the city, aud will
spend the fall and winter here, the guest
of Prof. A. s. j. Steele and wife . Miss
Agnes Peel, good looking and vivacious
young lady of Montgomery, was guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Morrow for several
days this week. Miss Gannoway Flor
ence, an interesting young lady, is guest
of Miss Dillingham;.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

Jake Ellison says he believes in God
and the democratic party -. Mr.. Schmidt
of Manchsca, was visiting in Lockhar,
one day last week Miss SHADOWS, OF
Prairie Lea, was visiting friends in town
one day last week. Mr.. Lee Nyres ia
back home once more after a mouth 80.
iourn in Arkansas -. Misses White, Of
Lampasas, very charming young laiies,
are visiting at Mr.. Will Clark's :. Miss
Cora SEsaringen hes returned from a
brief out I'lea- an. visit TO friends in Aus.
tin Miss AnuIs Polk and ner mother,
of Prairie Lea, Her' visiting at Mrs.
Cam obelfs last week -. Miss Myrtle
Dixon returned yesterday from Maxwell,
where she has been visiting some time
Professor Mel'G went to San Marcos
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

There is remarkable activity 10 London
in the formation of stock companies, and
the class known as promoters" are wax
ing weasthy. One Of them is said TO have
made nearly S2,500,O00 this year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

A Portland, Ne, mon has invented a
bicycle engine. The machine contains
one large ground wheel, which will run on
two rails, enc on the ground and one sus-
pended over the engine. The inventor
thinks speed of 100 miles an hour can
be obtained, and he intends to put the
engine to practical test
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
Texas Business College,
TEXAS.
AUSTIN.

II ne the finest school room facilities In tho
south, and larger attendance than any echool OF
Its age In the etate. Shorthand, Typewr1tlnR,
p. nmansbip and Telegraphy are specialties.
Bookkeeping by actual Business Practice. Iele-
graph department IN charge OF practical Wee
tern Union operator.
FALL TERN.
Begins September 3. Besides the Commercial
studies this restitution fers unequalled facilities In
the English branches, and parents will consult the
Interest OF iher soDs and daughters by infesttga-
ting our unequalled sdvantsfes, before entering
them elsewhere. Don't enter Business College
before investigating the facilities Of this ihsti-
tuition.
For circulars and specimen Of penmanship, call
on or address,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

|
ditioDs to the church while he was there.
NM. Will Eubank, of McCulloch
county, came through the city yesterday
on his return from Chicago. He shipped
several carloads of cattle to Chicago and
reports prices reasonably good. Mrs.
Eubank accompanied him to the ranch,
where she will spend a few weeks for her
health.
GEORGETOWN.
Prof. O. @. Cody has returned from his
tour in south Texas in the interest of the
Southwestern university. Mrs. W. E.
Chapman has returned from her fathers
place, near Hutto, where she went several
days since to attend her sick mother. 80.
Prof. S. E. Burkhead has returned from a
trip through north and northwest Texas
He made the tour in the interest of the
| Southwestern university. Judge j. @.
TONNES moved to Austin on Thursday of
last week. Georgetown loses and Austin
secures a good family. On or about
September 7, Col. and Mrs. W. X. Makem-
son expect to start on trip to California
They will probably be gone three or four
weeks. -. Prof. and Mrs. j. A. Brooks will
have charge of Colonel Makemson's chill
ION Wednesday night of last week
there was moonlight picnic at Towns
mill dam. Below will be found the per-
sonnet of the party: Mr.. R. H. Price,
wife and children; Capt. A. s. Fisher, wife
and children; Mr.. II. W. Harrel, wife and
little daughter; Mr.. s. T. Atkin and wife,
Col. W. K. Makemson, wife and two little
daughters; Mr.. and Mrs. Gus. Booty; Mrs.
@. @. Prices and children; Mrs. Lizzie
Walker and little daughter; Joe Fl. Cutliff
and Miss. May Terry; DR.. A. l.. Hawkins
and Miss Fannie Booty; R. E. Brooks and
Miss Mamie Tiller; j. d. Hughes and Mrs.
Maggie Dean; E. 1. Watson and Miss
Katie Scott; j. N. Ellyson and Miss
Fannie Love; I. T. Brown and Miss Della
Carroll; W. E. TaltO5 and John T. Coffee,
jr. The good ladies carried a'ong with
them plenty of nice refreshments, which
were served at the proper time, and, of
course, were very greatly enjoyed.
SAN MARCOS.
Mrs. Mott returned home yesterday,
after an absence of five weeks E. Mr.. s.
H. Park, railroad man from Trinity,
Tex, was here the first of the week -.
Major and Mrs. Hutchinson returned from
Virginia last week, and report pleasant
time So. S. M. Heard's family have just
returned from visit to his wife's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Zivley, at San Angelo. -.
Miss Sallie Richardson returned home
last night. She has made the "grand
tour" of the northern states, New York
city, Niagara Falls, etc., and now returns
to assume her place as one of the music
teachers in Coronal institute.
CAMERON.
Mrs. Wyatt Lipsoomb is visiting rela-
tives and friends at Port Sullivan this
week E. Messrs. Wyatt Lipscomb and
Charlie Wolf are absent in Chicago with
a shipment of beeves -. Mrs. W. A..
Rowan, of Liverpool, Tex, is in Cameron,
visiting the family of her brother, Judge
Pinkney Ford &. Mrs. E. L. Antony and
daughter, in company with Miss Nettie
Houghton, are absent in TlanO, visiting
Mrs. Dalrymple. Mrs. d. is sister of
Mrs. Antony and Miss Houghton. Miss
Matte Pistole, accompanied by Miss Lola
Streetman, returned to her home in
Calvert last Monday, after a pleasant
visit to friends in Cameron.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
NOTES FROM COLUMBUS.
Result of the Preliminary Trial of Sam
Ellison at Cusseta.

COLUMBUS, GA, Oct 27.-The prelimi-
nary trial of Sam Ellison, which was held
before Judge Russell at Cusseta, was brought
to a close Thursday evening Ellison is the
negro charged with numbering a negro wo-
man named Anna j ckson at one f the
camps on the Columbus Southern railroad a
few weeks ago. After hearing the evidence
Judge RUSSELL decided to hold Ellison for
manslaughter. and fixed his bond at 500,
which he was unable to give.
Last night the citizens of Brownsville
held a mass meeting in the Summersgill
hall, for the purpose OF discussing. among
other things, the county line between
Brownsville and Girard. A COMMITTEES was
appointed to petition the legislature to es-
tablish a line between Lee and Russell
counties. A proposition was then made to
change the name of Brownsville, which
resulted in a great deal of discussion, but no
definite action was taken.
By request, Chairman U. II. Smith read
a petition for charter for the building of a
dummy line to run through Brownsville, to
be known as the Girard and Brownsville
Street Railroad Company. A motiol by
Mr.. w. B. Tiff, that the town council grant
the charter, was carried by large major
ity. The meeting then adjourned. The
meeting vas largely attended, and several
able speeches were made.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
COMMODORE PoRTER's wOoING.
He was Not to Be BlIffed by the
Young Lady's Brother.
From Hdrper's Bdzar.

From Hdrper'S Bdzar.
Commodore Porter, the father OF the
present admiral, had most romantic mar
rage He made reputation at the age OF
26 and had become a commander after only
eight years Of service He had shown him
self brave man in our war with Tripoli. Lad
been imprisoned and was now back in the
United States on services at the navy yard
at Washington. Here he met very pretty
young lady, Miss Eveliua Anderson, tie
daughter of a wealthy congress
mar from Pennsylvania. When Com
mander Porter met her she was
playing with doll, for though
she was in society, she was only ID yeers OF
age. He fell in love with her at first sight,
asked her hand and was referred by Com
modore Tingey to Mr.. Anderson, her
father, who was at his home at Chester.
Pa. Commander Porter hurried at once to
Chester, but tho family hal leu apprlsed
OF his coming, and were prepared to give
him fat refusal. They did not consider
him, poor naval officer, suitable match
for their daughter, aid Miss Anderson's
brother was deputized to receive the audaci-
Gus sutton and give him his walking papers.
When Porter made his appearance he was
shown into the parlor, where young Ander-
son met him, and asked him his business i'll
freezing tone. Commander Porter replied
that he wished TO see Mr.. William Anderson
in relation to his daughter, and that be could
not communicate what he had to say to any
enc else but him.
Sir" said the brother, you have come
on a fools errand My father cannot see
you and you cannot marry my sister or be
connected with this family"
The commander jumped from his chair,
his eyes flashing fire, "Sirl" he exclaimed,
you are meddling in a matter that does not
concern you. | came here to marry your
sister. | did not come to marry you, and
- you, if GU do not leave the room | will
throw you out of the windowm
The young gentleman was quite taken
aback. He sought his father, and told him
that there was a piratical-looking man
down stairs who insisted upon marrying lis
sister. He was certain that the man would
cut everybody's throat, if he did not get
her, and he washed his hands of the matter.
The result was that after weeks acqaunt-
ance all the family took a great liking to the
would-be bridegroom, and the required con-
sent was given to the marriage. The two
were married on May 10, 1893, and Mr.
A derson gave them Il very hard ono resi-
dence Oh the banks of the Delaware, as
| wedding present. This house tlou. II
erected in 1721. is still standing, and its mas
sive stone walls are in good preaervauoi.. 1t
| is in the possession of the mily to day.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
STORY OF A SLAVE.
Death of Old Aunt. Jenny Buck-Her
remarkable History.
From the Ha,rkinsriHe (Gd) Dispatch.

From the HdrkinsriHe (Gd) Dispatch. 10
Old Aunt Jenny Mathis, or Aunt "Ginny"
Bnck, as she was called by everybody,
good old colored woman, we'll known to
the citizens of Hawkinsville and vicinity,
died at her home, in this place, on Wednes-
day last, aged IS years. Aunt Jenny's his
tory is remarkable one. She was
born slave, and was owned in her
young days by a planter in Wilkinson
county. By working in her leisure mo-,
ments, and saving every penny she earned,
she accumulated money enough and pur-
chased hor freedom about 1887 She kept
a restaurant or hotel here, and was literally
patronized by the white citizens. Many
prominent citizens boarded with her. and
hers was the leading and, in fact, the only
hotel in Hawkinsville fifty years ago.
Aunt Jenny's husband, known as old
uncle Buck, assisted his master, Mr..
Mathis, around his store, aud saved some
money, and with the assistance of Aunt
Jenny, who sold cakes, etc., in addition to
carrying ON her restaurant, they were ena-
bled in a few years to purchase uncle Bucks
freedom, paying about 81 800 in gold
About the time they bought themselves,
law was enacted by the Georgia legisls-
ture prohibiting the buying of slaves by
themselves Tue former owner Of Aunt
Jenny aud Uncle Buck turned over bill
of sale TO them to gentleman named Nc
Combs, who went to Macon and died there
very suddenly. The bill of sale was found
among his effects with no explanation, and
through some process Of law Uncle Buck
and Aunt Jenny were again put in slavery.
For several years they worked as slaves,
and at length secured money enough and
again bought their freedom paying be-
tween 81, 600 and 81, 600 the second time.
In the meantime their son, Sam, had
been born to them, aud he was sold Off and
carried TO Louisiana. After buying them
selves the second tine Aunt Jenny and her
husband went to Louisiana and tried to
buy sam, but his owner refused to sell him
They then moved to Ohio, and lived there
several years, but became dissatisfied and
returned to Hawkinsville, saying they pre-
ferred TO live in Georgia, though 1t was a
slave state.
The war came on and their sou, Sam,
was freed, aud came TO Hawkiusville,
where he now lives.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
RAILROADS.
FLORIDA RAILWAY And
NAVIGATION CO

ON AND AFTER MAY "a. 1893, trains depart
~ from jacksonville passenger station, foot
OF Hogan street, as.follows:
7:3o a. NAV ORLEANS FAST MAIL daily,
Tor Lake City Live Oak Mariana, Madt
son, Monticello, Tallahassee, Quincy, De-
FuDiak, Pensacola. Mobile, New Orleans,
Texas, Denver, Nashville, ST. Louis Cincin-
natl, Chicago etc. Arrives in Jackson"
$50 a, m.-For Fernandina and ocean
Beach, Sunday only. Stops at all stations.
Arrives Jacksonville at 6:46 D. m.
$50 a. m-FoR FERNANDINA DAILY except
Sunday. Connects with Cumberland Routa
for Brunswick, Macon, Atlanta, Chatts,.
noogo, Cincinnati, &c. Louis, Chicago and
all points North. Arrives at Jacksonvils
11:4O a. rn.-sourn FLORIDA MAIL AND Ex.
PRESS. daily. for Gainesville, Cedar Key,
Silver Springs, Ocnla, Wildwood, Plant City,
Leesburg. Tavares, Orlando, South Florida
2:4b D. In.--STeAMER EXPRESS, sunday only
Connects with Sunday steamers Clyde Line
for Charleston and New York. Also with
Cumberland Route steamers for Brunswick
Macon, Atlanta Cincinnati, Chicago and al
points North. Arrives ut Jacksonyils
1910 D. M.
800 p. m.--WEsr FLORIDA ExpREss, daily
for all points in West Florida, Pensacola
Montgomery, Nashville and all points North
Arrives Jacksonville 12:46 D. m.
4:3O y. m.--FERNAgDTNA MAIL AND ExPREs1
daily, except Sunday, connects Tuesday anu
Friday with Savannah steamer, THURSDAY
with Mallory line. Arrives Jaoksonvh"
TAO p. m.ISouru FLORIDA Nreur EXPRESS
daily except Sunday for all points in go soul. !,
Orlando. Berths only 81 Arrives Jackson
vile 6:26 a. m.
For local time cards. folders, maps, rates, sna
SSy Other ss w information, call a. ny ogaS
A. o. Mcdonnell, q. I. A.
ID. Z. MAXWELL. Cen Supt., JacksonviIe. r@
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29
Compagne Generale TransatIantique
French Line to HaWe.

ID ETWEEN New York and Havre from pier
ID No. 40, N. r., foot OF Morton street. Trav-
elers by this line avoid both transit by English
railway and the discomfort of crossing the
Channel In a small boat. Special train leaving
the Company's dock at Havre direct for Paris
on arrival of steamers. Baggage checked at
New York through to Paris.
LA CHAMPAGNE, BOYER, SATURDAY, Oct
%. 10 A.
LA BRETAGNE, DE JoUssELrN. SATURDAY,
Nov. 3, A.
LA NORMANDIE, DE KERsABIEc, SATUR-
DAY. Nov 10, 10 A.
PRICE OF PASSAGE (including vino:
TO HAVRE-First Cabin, $50. 500 and $50;
Second Cabin, S60 Storage from New York to
Havre, $685. Steerage from New York to Paris,
S29; including wine, bedding and utensils.
A. FORGET Agent, Bowling Green, foot OF
Broadway, New York.
Or r. w. HUNT. Esq., 20 Bull street. MEssRs.
WILDER & CO., 1876 Bay street. Savannah
Agents.