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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
NOBLE GIFTS.
AS the Dew of Heaven Sweet
Charity Falls.

The generous hearted noble citizens of
Boston are responding literally to the ap'
peal for aid to the Confederate home, as
the following extract from the Boston
Herald of Sunday last writes how:
A few days ago a gentleman of this
city sent contribution to the National
Confederate home at Austin, Tex, and his
letter is published in The AUSTIN STATES
MAN of the 21st inst, and, referring to it,
that paper, among other things, said edi-
toriaily: "When such exhibitions of
brotherly interest and love as this are
daily being brought to light, is it not
time for those who bought substitutes or
who never smelled powder, to cease trying
to stir up sectional strife?" This same
paper, in another article, states that the
drug stores of Austin, Tex, are furnishing
free medicines to this Confederate home.
Major Stewart, who has been stopping
at the Parker House for several weeks, is
interesting our people in behalf of this
institution. The following contributions
for this humane object we're made yes
terday:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
The Late DR.. w. G. McGown

There is hardly anything so common
and yet so uncommon as death. Come
under whatever circumstances it may we
never get used to it, and it is at no time a
welcome guest. But it is peculiarly pain
full aud distressing when it takes those
who are our nearest and best friends. The
fact that they are we'll prepared is some
consolation amid our flowing tears and
heartfelt grief. But we cannot make death
welcome. We know that however good
and true, however kind and useful, how
ever greatly they may be needed and
poorly they can be spared, yet men must
die; go down to the grave and up to the
Judgment. These thoughts have come to
US as we sit uietly thinking of our friend
the late DR.. w. @. McGown. The comm
nifty needed such men, and will always
need them. This writer had the honor
and the pleasure of being intimately ac-
auainted with Doctor McGown. His
chief characteristics we're of that pure and
sterling kind which make true men and
lasting friends. He was bold, determine
and energetic, possessed of a strong mind,
determined will, vigorous intellect and
unimpeachable character. He weighed
well each proposition, and what he be-
lieved to be wrong he would not do, and
what seemed to him to be right he was
prompt to perform. 1t was not in him to
heeitate or party; his yea was yea, his nay
was nay.
Though bold az lion he was in his
family and the circle Of his friends tender,
hospitable and kind. His counsel was al
ways judicious and safe. Learned in his
profession, be took the deepest interest in
the science of medicine and kept himself
we'll up in it's literature. At his country
residence, twelve miles south of the city,
we have spent hours in social communion
as pleasantly and agreeably as we ever
spent at the home of any gentleman. The
hospitality of that home, surrounded by
plenty, with forest and field, garden and
rove, pasture and cattle, with
fresh, pure air and clear, spark
ling water, was thrown open to his
friends with a generous, princely hand.
His unblemished honor and dignity of
character gave weight to any cause he
might espouse. That weight he always
threw on the side of pure morals and
sound religion. In the state his citizen
ship was marked by pure and lofty pat
riotism. In the church he was sound in
doctrine and consistent in practice. And
in the mystic order of Masonry he was a
true and worthy member of that ancient
and honorable craft. Life is full of incl
dents, but there are some scenes and cir
cumstances which cannot be forgotten.
They impress themselves upon our mem
DRY and they live in the recollection of our
hearts. And many of the hours which we
have spent with our departed friend are
full of such scenes and circumstances
Peace be to him, and with this brief trib.
ute to his worth, there will long linger in
memory many a pleasant recollection Of
one both pure and good. A Friend.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08

or afflicted with incursble diseases, and
are incapacitsted for labor and without
friends or kindred to help them. The
thirty-twO inmates represent fourteen
states. The board of directors have many
applications for admission, but cannot
consider them, as the Home is now filled
even beyond its capacity. The
floors are without rugs or car
pets, the furnishing is of the simplest
character, and the inmates wear second
hand or castaway outer clothing. The
constitution of Texas inhibits state aid to
''any individual or class of individuals"
and therefore state aid cannot be invoked.
They have not sought aid before outside of
Texas, and come first to Boston and Mas
sachuset's. They want to erect a larger
and more comfortable building, that will
accommodate from 200 to 300 inmates.
The only paid person connected with
the institution is the cook; all other off
GERS and the board of directors serve with
out pay. So far the people of Texas have
contributed about $4,000 for this charity,
and have not the means to care for the
present inmates much longer. When they
fnd an ex-federsl soldier needing assist
ance they cheerfully render it and relieve
his Boston Globe.
Referring to his visit to Boston, Major
Stewart says, in private letter received
here yesterday:
II have been here about three weeks,
and will remain as much longer in the in
terest of our Confederate home. was
never treated more cordially. The John
A. Andrew Post 10, G. A. R , of this city,
which did so much for the Lee Camp and
Richmond Confederate home, has en-
dorsed me, and our efforts to raise money
for our home in Boston and Massachusetts,
and are Jealous in helping me. We have
raised some money, and the post will
make the remittance in few days. Good
results may be looked for within the next
two or three weeks. These are great
and magnanimous people, and the 'Yanks'
treat me as though had been 'Yank'
and not 'Reb.' l cannot say enough of
Post Is, G. A. R., and of the ex-confed-
crate soldiers, and civilians and even
elegant ladies that have 80 cordially
greeted and welcomed me and co-operated
with me in my efforts in behalf of our
Confederate Home"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
BUILD TURNPIKES.
Country Folks Want Easy Access
to the City.
Perfected Highways VIII Add to
Comfort, Trade and Business.

! Country folks mus. dance attendance
upon the courts as well as city folks.
| They must come in, too, for their supplies,
and they must come in to sell their farm,
and garden truck and their butter and
eggs.
This is imperative and it enforces the
necessity for turnpikes and perfected
highways that distances may be practically
lessened, and travel made easy and pleas
ant.
Intelligent country people desire to see
the drama some times. They want to
hear eloquent and learned homilies, such
as fall from the city's pulpits of Sunday
nights, but the condition of the roads
prevent them two-thirds of the year.
The county must have turnpikes. The
lands would be greatly augmented in
value and the people would be multiplied
and enriched and easy and comfortable
going to and fro be the order, instead of
hours of weary foundering through
muddy lanes or jolting over rough, badly
cut-up roads.
Good turnpikes will lessen distances
and add immeasurably to the comfort and
happiness of the people, besides double
and quadruple land values.
The county can build such roads, and
with 100000 expended for such her
property values would double within five
years.
One hundred miles of turnpike in the
county would be of more. value and add
more to the comfort of the people than
half dozen different railroads.
Build turnpikes and the cotton receipts
OF Austin would increase tenfold and the
wholesale trade swell to twenty times its
present volume.
Whatever you do build turnpikes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
Merrilltown FAIR.

The annual meeting of the Merrilltown
Agricultural and Livestock association
will be held in the fair grounds at Merrill
town on Friday, November 8, and from
the number of entries in the various de-
partments it promises to be big success.
As the elections will then be over and can
didates, especially the defeated ones, will
want an antidote to the excitement they
are now suffering under, they and all
lovers of the beauties of nature, or in any
way interested in country lite, should
make arrangements to be present. The
fair il free to all and all are cordially in
vited. A. D, EDGAR, Secretary,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
The Denver Exchange.

Messrs. w. H. Lowther and VIM. Bryan,
of Denver, Col, have been prospecting
about the state with the idea of obtain
ing a suitable location in which to invest
their capital. They have settled upon
Austin and will, on or about the 18th
of this month, open in the new Stoddsrd
building, corner Eighth street and Con-
gress avenue, frst-class saloon, to be
known as "The Denver Exchange" The
premises are now being fitted up and fur.
nished in neat, cozy and attractive style,
and will be stocked with a complete and
select assortment of fine wines, brandies
liquors, cordials, cigars, and all the re-
freshing beverages that are dispensed at a
first-class saloon. The firm name will be
w. II. Lowther d Co., and for them and
the place is respectfully solicited a share
of the public's patronage and good will.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
The Medical Society.

The Travis County Medical society was
in session last night with good attend
ance of the physicians of the city present.
Doctor Tyner, the essayist for the evening,
read a very interesting paper entitled
"The Appearance and Behavior of the
Pupil in Health and Disease" The paper
was discussed generally, but the average
doctor, felt more at home on a subject
with which he had more to do, and the dis
cussion turned upon diphtheria. The
physicians present reported but two cases
under treatment. IT was believed that
the disease would not become an epidemic
in the city. Recent cases have not been
so malignant.
Cerebral Rheumatism" was selected
for discussion at the next meeting three
weeks hence. Doctor Cum mings was ap-
pointed to present the subject.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
Log Cabin Grandmothers.

An Indiana doctor has recently discov-
cred in a common weed, whose medicinal
qualities have never before been suspected,
valuable remedy for bowel disorders.
There is nothing particularly strange
about this fact.
Nothing.
And yet the very simplicity of the new
discovery would, with some, seem to throw
Just doubt upon its power. To make it
one has only to pour hot water over the
leaves of the plant. In its preparation no
vast chemical works and appliances are
required.
Is it to be wondered at since such plainly
prepared remedies are accounted as of
such great merit in these days, that such
wonderful results attended our grand
mothers, whose teas and infusion of roots
and herbs and balsams, have exerted so
great an influence in the maintenance of
health and life?
CertainlHnot!
The greatest pieces of machinery strike
us most by their exceeding simplicity.
The secret of the success of grand
mothers remedies was their freshness and
simplicity. Every autumn found the lit
tie Log Cabin abundanty supplied with
fresh leaves, roots, herbs and bslsams,
which were carefully dried and prepared
and laid away for use. Dreading to call
doctor because of the expensiveness of
his far-made trips, they Immediately gave
attention to the disease and routed it be-
fore it had gained foothold.
The old Log Cabin grandmother, in cap
and high tucked gown, and perchance
bespectacled in rough silver, her weary
feet encased in "hum made" slips, is the
dear, sweet nurse who rises to the view of
many man and woman to day as the
early years of life pass into retrospect.
The secrets Of grandmother's medicines
were rapidly being forgotten and the
world was not growing in the grace of
good health. To restore the lost art of
log cabin healing has been for years the
desire of a well-known philanthropist in
whose ancestral line we're eight "goodly
physicians" of the old style, men who
never saw a medical college save in the
woods, nor a medical diploma" except
that inscribed on the faces of healthy and
long-Eved patients. Much time and
money was expended in securing
the old formu'e, which to-day are
put forth as "Log Cabin RENE
dies, "-sarsa parills, hops and buchu
cough and consumption, and several 9th
ers, by Warner, whose name is famous
and standard for medical excellence al
over the globe. These oldest, newest and
best preparations have been recognized as
of such super-excellence that to-day they
can be found with all leading dealers.
When Colonel Ethan Allen was making
history along our northern frontier dur
ing the revolution, Colonel Seth Warner
the fighting Sheridan of that army, who
was skillful natural doctor, used many
such remedies, notably like the Log Cabin
extract, sarsaparilla and cough and con-
sumption remedy, among the soldier;
with famous success.
They are a noble inheritance which We
of to-day may enjoy to the full, as die
our forefathers, and using, reap, as die
they, the harvest of life full of days anG
| full of usefulness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
For First Place,

A great amount of political engineer
ing will be done by friends of candidates
to secure for their man the first place on
the ticket, and the best man will probably
secure the coveted place. Then, if in
dorsed by the majority of the people, the
election is assured. Electric Bitters has
been pnt to the front, its merits passed
upon, has been indorsed, and unaui-
mously given thu first place among rem
edies peculiarly adapted to the relief and
cure of all diseases of kidneys, liver and
stomach. Electric Bitters, being guarsn-
teed, is safe investment. Price SOC and
81 per bottle at Morley Bros. drug store
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08

Hyde, and his changes from Jekyll to
Hyde, made in full view of the audience,
were marvellous. The final struggle of
DIR. Jekyll over his misfortune was a very
fine bit of acting. Mr.. j. P. Backus, as
Mr.. Utterson, lawyer of Chancery Lane,
plays his part we'll and satisfactorily,
possibly, to those who have not
read the book. He lacks
in his makeup and appearance
that rugged countenance that was never
lightened by SMILE" He is not "cold,
scanty and embarrassed in discourse;
backward in sentiment; long, lean, dusty,
dreary and yet somehow loVable," but its
not the fault of Mr.. Backus. It's the fault
of his part which is sadly arranged. In
deed, to one who is familiar with Mr..
Stevenson's story much of the drama
could be changed ard greatly improved
Somehow it seems that Doctor Jekyll
should first be introduced to his audience
as the happy, courtly, elegant gentleman
and popular young doctor, but prone to
project with strange doings. Further on,
it would be more in keeping with the
story to have Sir Danver Caren murdered
in the street, rather than in his own par
lor. Several other changes possibly
might be made with good effect. The in
PRODUCTION of the love story adds to the
plot and the comedy greatly
enhances its interest by giving the audi
enee relief from the strain of the tragedy
The Misses Hunt, Daryl and Grover last
night were excellent in their parts, as
were Howard, White, Osborne and Lyle
The latter deserves special mention. Ia
deed, the whole company is excellent, and
if there are shortcomings in the play they
must be laid at the door of Minnie Doyle
who dramatized it. The acting is all
right, the drama in many particulars is all
wrOnU
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
A SUGGESTION.
Let the Stones, Unslghtly Trash
and Whlrling Papers Go.

The loose rock and papers and trash
lying around on the streets and in the
cutters are unsightly, to say the least.
They should be removed and the streets
kept clean, but with the present small
scavepger force it is impossible for the
city to have the work done.
That is, it is impossible without some
COOP eration on the part of property
owners. They can lend the cooperation
without much trouble and without e1-
pense. Let each property owner, at least
once a week, have the street in front of
his premises raked clear of stones, papers
and trash, and let all be gathered into
piles. II this is done the city carts will
call ana haul off the accum ulations to the
dumping grounds.
Let the property owners do this and
they will be astonished at the change it
will make in the appearance of things.
Austin is beautiful city. Nothing in
all the south is comparable to it, but a
little push and energy in the direction in
Dictated will add to its attractiveness.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
Committee Appointed.

Prominent colored citizens held meet
ing Thursday hight to consider important
matters affecting the welfare of the col
ored public schools. Monroe Jones was
made chairman, and after some discussion
the following committee was appointed to
submit the question to ths city school
board for their action:
George W. Harrison, chairman; Albert
Darlington, Henry G. Harrison, Henry
Madison, Henderson Ewings and Ellis
Monroe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
AROUND THE CAPITOL.
Matters and Things Picked Up in
a Tour of the Departments.
STATE DEPARTMENT.


The corporation of G. R. Johns g. Son,
OF Austin, yesterday filed an amendment
changing the name to @. R. Johns d. Co.
The following is the state price for
books for sale by the secretary of state:
Revised statutes, $3.50; by mail, So.
General laws regular session Sixteenth
legislature, 25 cents; by nail, 80 cents.
General laws extra session Sixteenth
Legislature, 10 cents; by mail, II cents.
General laws regular session Seven
teenth legislature, 20 cent?; by mail, 30
cents.
General laws extra session Seventeenth
legislature, 10 cents; by mail, II cents.
General laws regular session Eighteenth
Legislature, 20 cents; by mail, 80 cents.
General laws extra session Eighteenth
Legislature, 10 cents; by mail, u cents.
General laws regular session Nineteenth
Legislature, 20 cents; by mail, 80 cents.
General laws regular session Twentieth
Legislature, 10 cents; by mail, 20 cents.
General laws extra session Twentieth
legislature, cents; by mail, 10 cents.
In sheep, 81; by mail, $1.10.
Texas reports, vols. 81 to -, 81; by
mail, $3.50.
Court of appeals reports, vols. Is to -,
81; by mail, 81 30.
Revised Statutes and Texas Reports,
two or more volumes, go cheaper by ex-
press.
Remit by P. O. money order or bank
exchange on New York, st. Louis, Gal
weston or Austin.
CONTROLLERS DEPARTMENT.
The, comptroller yesterday deposited
$3.50 to the credit of general revenue
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.
The following figures we're obtained yes.
terday in the educational department
and they are for the scholastic year 1887
Value of school houses built, SS7,792 SO
Acres of school land unsoid, 1,646,049.
Average salary white male teachers. -. $40 IS
/" female teachers. 80 81
colored male teschers IL 2;
" female teachers. 81 8,
GENERAL LAND OFFICE.
The fees of the general land Office fol-
October were S649.35.
Patent fees 1,433.50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
Geological Bureau.

The geological bureau expert in south
west Texas is making good Roadway with
his work. The mountains of that section
of the state are found to be full of mineral
wealth, specimens of which will be shipped
here. Mountain PEAKS there lift theil
heads to heighth of 5000 feet above sea
level. And the thermometer ranges from
80 dogs. and over at midday to AZ degs.
at night. II is a wonderful section OF the
state and needs development.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08

There was wreck on the Denver rail.
way above Clarendon, where one ma lost
his life and another so badly crushed he
may die. A southbound passenger
Wednesday or day before ran into an
open switch, and these two men who were
stealing ride on the blind baggage were
crushed when the engine collided with
freight cars in the switch. No one else was
hurt The engine was completely wrecked
The parties injured are unknown.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
The Great MacFlinn Show.

At least $500 people, old and young, big
and little, witnessed MscFlinn's 10-cent
show last night. The performance was
excellent, varied and highly pleasing
Mac knows how TO put up a good show,
and the people appreciate it. At the noon
entertainment yesterday the pupils of the
Deaf and Dumb institute were present,
having been invited to attend by Mr.. Mac
Finn, and they enjoyed it. Performance
again this afternoon and tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
Many other sums are pledged.
Syrup of Figs.

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system when
bilious or costive; to dispel headaches,
colds and fevers; to cure hsbitusl con-
stipation, indigestion, piles, etc. Manu-
featured only by the California Fig Syrup
Company, San Francisco, Cal. Sold in Sc
cent and $l.00 bottles by all leading
druggists. Crosby's Union Depot
Drug Store, Austin, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
Mormon Potatoes.

Hamilton Bros. & Co., of Waco, dis
tributing agents for Texas for the cele-
brated Mormon Irish potatoes, have made
arrangements to move from Waco to this
city. The Trade Review of Waco sreaks
in high praise of the firm.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-08
At the Onera House.

The strange fate of DR.. Jekyll and Mr..
Hyde was produced at the opera house
last night to very good audience. The
company playing it is a good one and
interpreted the different parts with ability.
Especially was Mr., Leslie Miller most ex-
cellent in the role of DR.. Jekyll and Mr..