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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
THE LAST MOMENT.
Time of Closing the Mails at the
Postofhce.

Everybody uses the mails yet how few
of you know when they close.
A fellow writes to his girl at the Chau-
tauqua grounds, San Marcos, expecting a
reply the same day, but the mail had
closed before he dropped in his letter. No
answer comes and he profoundly rumi-
mates and contemplates suicide by cutting
his throat with bar of soap. To save all
such, the time of mail closing is given be-
low.
For the north, International railroad,
1928, mornings.
For the north, International railroad,
1913, evenings.
For the south, International railroad
7:13, mornings.
For the south, international railroad,
6:13, evenings.
For the east, Central railroad, 9;23
mornings, and 1913, evenings.
For Burnet, Llsno and Mason, Austin
and Northwestern raIlrC ad, z, morning,
For Fredericksburg and Blanco, stage,
$50, mornings.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

Chief August FILLER, OF the nre depart
ment, asked that further time be granted
to test the fire alarm system. Granted.
A report from the city attorney recon-
mended that suit be brought against W.
N. Cruchap, to recover rents due on prop
erty leased from the city.
On motion of Alderman Boland, the
city attorney was instructed to bring suit
to recover the amount due.
The report of the city physician showed
that twenty patients were treated in the
hospital during the month, of whom, two
died, nine dismissed, and nine still re-
naming.
The city sections report for June,
showed twenty-seven deaths, of whom
eighteen were white, and nine colored.
Alderman Brush reported that the work
of fencing Pease park had been com
pleted satisfactorily and paid for, and
suggested the opening of Seventeenth
street to give easy access to the park.
The ordinance ordering the levy of one
third of per cent on all property for
school purposes was laid before the coun-
Gil with Alderman Jones' amendment re-
ducing the amount to onefourth of per
cent.
Alderman Jones' amendment was Ia
bled and the ordinance passed, Jones'
Metz, Platt and Wilson voting no.
An ordinance appropriating S7,O34 to
pay approved accounts, passed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Elopement Frustrated.

Last night a young gentleman and
young lady fixed up to elope.
The old folks of the fair would-be bride
fixed up for them not to do 80.
The young folks went down to the
Union depot to take the southbound.
The old folks went down to the Union
depot not to take the southbound, and
they didn't. Neither did the young folks,
The reason is obvious, the old man
ysnked the young man from his daughter,
and took her home, and this morning two
hearts that should pit-a-pat as one, con-
tinue the even tenor of their way and
pit-a pat as two.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
LOCAL SHORT STOPS.
Crisp Mention of the Less I'm
portant Local Items.

All the brick yards are in full blast.
Bathing in the river at night is delight
full.
good rain fell north of the city Sun
day.
The dog killer is still getting in his
work.
The mercury reaches out for the 100
point.
The whooping cough, thank goodness,
Is abating.
Tomatoes were selling yesterday at 30
cents bushel.
Several new buildings are going up on
the South side.
The melon market was pretty well cup .
piled yesterday.
Peaches were down to Is and 25 cents
bushel yesterday.
How many of you have sprinkled lime
around your premisesY
Good turnpikes indicate thrift, pres
perity and progress.
Officer Look now holds the fort at night
up at the police station.
Newsgatherers have time of it getting
up items these hot days.
| The deep water convention will convene
in Fort Worth on the 10th.
Work on the addition to the Deaf and
Dumb asylum progresses well.
If you would keep cool and drive off
the blues take The STATESMAN.
A few cents spent in sanitation around
your premises may save you dollars.
The river is getting down rather low
and steamboat navigation is difficult.
With pleny OF work and good wages the
average mechanic of Austin is happy.
The Austin base ball club has gone to
San Antonio for the balance OF the season.
The Farmers Alliance seems to be
taking a pretty big dish in politics just
now.
II few more candidates offer them
selves there will be precious few voters
left.
ALI the farmers report prospects splen-
did for the biggest cotton crop ever
raised.
Remember the heated term is upon you,
and you must be careful how and what
you eat.
County commissioners should be elected
who have the ability and push about them
to have turnplkes built.
Next Saturday week the county conven-
ton will meet, and until then the aspirants
for political honors will well have sleepless
nights.
The county commissioners while in ses-
sion should give some attention TO turn
pixies. II they are not able to handle the
subject men should be put there at the
next election who are.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
THE CHAUTAUQUA.
Assembly Gleanlngs Garnered by
a Meak Statesman Reporter.

Sunday was a live day at the Chautau-
qua Tabernacle at San Marcos, and visi-
tors received a warm reception
At 8 a. m. the model Sunday school was
cor Quoted by Rev. j. e. Stonall, with a
very large attendance.
At IL a. m. the largest audience of the
season, estimated at 1000 or 1,200, gath
cred to hear fine discourse by Rev. j. ID.
Scott.
At p. m. Professor Montgomery and
Reverend Sterling Fisher addressed the
children at the tabernacle.
At $3.50 p. m. Rev. Fl. M. DuBose
preached to large crowd.
On Monday morning the Sunday school
normal met at 8 q. M, conducted by Pro-
fessor Montgomery.
The lecture at IL o'clock Tuesday, was
delivered by Professor Mccormick, OF
Dallas. Subject-"Botsny.
| The various schools were in operation
Monday, while the at enhance at the Nor
NAL institute was doubled, and growing in
! interest.
Visitors are constantly arriving on the
grounds. Among the arrivals Monday
morning were Mrs. Stiles, of Austin, who
has charge of the primary class in the
State Summer normal, and Mrs. c. @
Armstrong, Of Austin.
Professor Frank Lincoln, the celebrated
humorist of Chicago, is on the hill. HI
is endorsed by such men as Gladstone
Prince of Wales, Ruskin and Beecher
He has given the first of his entertain
ments. A musical and initiative mono
logue, or "The Humorous Phases Of Life.
He will give another antartai In m ant IN ths
night Of July 5.
Those who wish to engage tents had
better do SO at once as they are being
rapidly filed up. The tents bravely re-
sisted the rain yesterday and kept the in
mates dry.
Rev. T. R. Pierce, of Dallas, and Pro
fessor Montgomery are here, and will
deliver lectures.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Died.

At Waco, Friday, June 20, at $3.50 p. m.
Mrs. Emma O. Melrose, nee Chapman
Deceased lady was for several months past
resident of this city, but some two weeks
ago removed to Galveston with her hus-
band. Shortly after her arrival there she
took i'll with typho-malarial fever, which,
after removing to Waco, resulted in her
death. Mrs. MelIose was only 10 years of
age, and had been married just six months
Her bereaved husband has the heartfelt
sympathy of his many friends through
out the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Lawn Tennis.

The Fairview Park Tennis club held q
we'll attended meeting at the residence OF
Mr.. Chas. W. Phillips Saturday evening
A number of new members we're admlIteo'
The membership was enthusiastic IN their
remarks respecting tennis, the pleasures
and health accruing from this OUTDOOR
mode of enjoyment. After considerable
discussion as to what new pleasure tue
club could dip into, it was decided to make MAKE
the next club day Thursday, July B, 1850,
general social day for the friends OF
tennis in the city. Music will be engaged
from 8 to II o'clock p. m. The ladies Will
invite gentlemen, and the gentlemen Will
reciprocate. The ladies will bring has
kets,n and generally enjoyable evening
a expected upon the club ground.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Talented Young Doctor.

DR.. Fl. j. Hamilton has returned from
course of lectures in the. Kentucky School
of Medicine, having graduated there few
days ago with the highest honors, having
taken more gold medals than any other
student. One in operative surgery, the
regents gold medal, one insprinciples and
practice of surgery, also being first on the
honor roll. He will stop few days with
his mother, Mrs. X. s. Hamilton, on
August street, and then proceed to Corpus
Christi where he goes in partn ership with
his uncle, DR.. A. E. Spain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
A Convenient Basement.

Visitor, entering one of the state de-
partments at the new capitol yesterday, to
colored porter-"Is the head of the de-
partment inf"
Porter-"No sar, de gemman's in de
basement"
Visitor-"Is the chief clerk inG"
Porter-"No sir. He's down dar his
SELF"
visitor-"Are the book. keepers in?"
Porter-"Dey's dar to-"
visitor-"Anything the matter in the
basement?"
Porter-"Not as 1 kno's on. My s'picion
is, as dis am collectin' day, dey's a hidin'
frum de collectors, cos dey tole me to say
muffin about whar dey is, an I won't, an
OATS all l kno'."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
FUNERAL OF w. c. scHUL Tz.
A Foreigner Buried by the Scan
dlnavian Society.

The funeral services of W. @. Schultz
were we'll attended last Sunday. They
were under the direction of the Scandina-
Wan society, "Norden," of which deceased
was member. Though he was a stran-
ger to most of US, many of our prominent
citizens followed him to the grave. Pro
lessor Anderson spoke as follows at the
cemetery:
"T am weary. My heart is broken
These sad utterances were among the last
spoken by Waldemsr Schultz, one whom
we now wait with these last services. de
arrived in our city four months ago full
of health, of hope, of love and ambition
He chose his home only few miles from
this, his grave. His ready capital and his
fathers bounty we're sufficient to make his
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
BLOODY ROW.
"The Green-eyed Monster and a
Colored Gemman.


Last night about $3.50 while the able
city council was in session telephone
Message WIS received at the police station
stating that woman had been shot and
killed out in the northwest Part OF the
city. b.
Sergeant Palmer at once proceeded 10
the scene of the alleged shooting. d,
It turned out that one Campoell
Manner bad severe attack
of the "green.eyed monster" all about his
", man, Betty Langford.
He watched her last night and seeing
her too intimate with one George Hoss-
man, he oheerfully proceeded to perfo.rtate
the body of the aforesaid Hossman WIN d
single-barrel pistol, brass mounted
The ball flew wide of its marx
and Hossman flew through barbed wire
fence, leaving his coat and some very
large patches of skin. ..a
Manner then went for Betty Langford
and heat her over the head with his pistol
She is badly hurt, but not seriously
Coroner Calhoun heard the first report
sent in and went out to hold an inquest,
but to his infinite disgust there was none
to hold.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
ReneWS Her Youth,

Mrs. Phoebe Chesley, Peterson, Clay
county, Iowa, tells the following remark
able story, the truth of which is vouched
for by the residents of the town: 81 am
73 years old, have been troubled with kid
ney complaint and lameness for many
years; could not dress myself without help
Now am free from all pain and soreness
and am able to do all my own housework
and owe my thanks to Electric Bitters for
having renewed my youth and removed
completely all diseases and pain Try a
bottle, soc. and 81, at Morley Bros drug
store
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Marble Falls City,

The future great manufacturing center in
Burnet county, offers great inducements
for profitable investments in the state.
Here are the great falls of the Colorado
river, the grandest water power in the
south, with a capacity of ten thousand
horse power that ia subject TO none of the
vicissitudes of drouth, freezing or high
water, and is the center of the finest
mineral region in America.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Comptroller Mccall.

The Willis Index says: "John D. Nc
Call is making Texas the very best comp
troller she has had for many long years,
and his retention in that important branch
of our state government for another term
of two years by the democratic party
would be but fitting tribute to his gen
eral worth as man, and a proper recog-
milton of his unquestioned efficiency as a
public servant"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

There is no doubt that Mr.. Cleveland
has aimed to serve the country faithfully,
and that he has no act of his administers
tion TO regret shows that he has been
guided by siDgleness of purpose and a
Conscientious devotion to the public vel
fare that ara as remarkable as they are
observation-disclosures News, Dem.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Crowned With Success.

Austin has lady physician who, besides
being most excellent lady, is skilled in
her profession, and is being deservedly
patronized, and now enjoys good and
rapidly increasing practice. With her
own sex she is growing very popular, and
it is quietly talked about that she is
absorbing about all their practice, and is
eminently successful in the treatment of
disease. Just as much so as the lords of
creation who have learned to dose suffer
ing humanity.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Almost q Fire.

Sunday morning the roof OF the resi-
dence of Mr.. Herman Schmidt, who lives
a short distance east OF the cemetery, was
discovered to be on fire. He fortunately
had hydrant in his yard and about 100
feet of hose, which neighbors used and
saved his house from~total destruction.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
IRON WEDNESDAYS DAILY
Not So Elsewhere.

Austin don't get up and on the house tops
and shout herself hoarse, but visitors are
forcibly impressed with the fact that
more large and costly buildings are going
up here than in any other city in the
state. It's way Austin has. Her i'm
provements speak for themselves. They
are substantial, permanent and beautiful.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Some Corrections.

The name of Mr.. j. R. Ray was omitted
from the list of delegates sent up from
Pecan Springs as published Sunday morn
ing.
The names of Messrs. d. w. Walsh, John
Bargsley and Gustave Oceans were left
out of the Oatmanville lists. In the pub
lished list Jack HerDer should be Jack
uaenar
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
LAID TO Rest,

The funeral of Mr.. George Sampson
was largely attended Sunday. In the
death of MIR. Sampson, Austin has lost
one of the men who did much to build
her up, and he will be greatly missed In
the circles in which he moved. He was
buried by the Odd Fellows, of which he
was an honored member.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Poor Old San Antonio.

Austin, ever generous, and profoundly
symphatizing with San Antonio over her
inability to secure frst-class base ball
club, has kindly consented to let her
champion team go over there for the
balance of the season. Austin was 10th
to surrender her team, but then Austin is
generous and will help her neighbors
when they are in distress. The San
Antonio folks will find the boys good ball
PLAYERS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
A FINE RESORT.
What Oscar Samostz Says of Lam
pasas Springs.

Mr.. Samostz has just returned from
Lampasas and speaks very highly OF the
bathing facilities. They are making great
efforts to make Lampasas the leading
watering place in the interior of the state.
The waters can be highly recommended
for their medicinal properties. The Park
hotel is well kept, under the able manage
ment of Mr.. Henry Holton, who has a
worldwide reputation from an experience
earned in some Of the leading hotels in
Paris and London. He is assisted by
Major Wheadon, favorite' Texan, who
has a pleasant and kind word for every
bodv
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

Others, he was a general fsvorite and
highly respected. He and his family
moved in the highest society, and his loss
will be deeply felt in Austin. His family
is left in affiuent circumstances. Peace
to his ashea.n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Not Unanimous.

Considerable interest was manifested at
Govalle over the resolution to endorse the
entire state administration. Mr.. Curl
warmly advocated the adoption of his res
olutiop, and Sam H. Dixon also supported
the same. The resolution was adopted by
a vote of to 6.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Consumption Surely Cured.

To the Editor
Please inform your readers that I have
a positive remedy for the above named
disease. By its timely use thousands of
hopeless cases have been permanently
cured. shall be glad to send two bottles
of my remedy FREE to any of your readers
who have consumption, if they will send
me their express and postofice address.
Respectfully, I. A. SLooUM, M. d.,
181 Pearl street, New York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
The Force Reduced.

Marshal Lucy, in accordance with an
ordinance passed by the city council, yes
te,day morning cut down the police force
BY honorably dlscharging Officers Tom
Jones, R. D. Bell, William Allen might
clerk, Lewis Morris and Henry Matter
SON
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
CITY AND COUNTY.
rFROM TUESDAYS DAILY
Passed Away.

Mr.. Henry Koppel, the well-known dry
,,oods merchant on East Sixth street, died
Sunday night and was buried yesterday
oftarnoon, his remains being followed to
heir last resting place by large cortege
"a fria ads,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Dead Infant Found.

Yesterday morning the body of dead
infant was found near the International
railroad, little ways this side of Press
ler's garden. Decomposition had prog
ressed so far that it was impossible to
tall whether it was a white or black child.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
THE CITY FATHERS.
The School Tax Ordinance Goes
Through Without Change.

The city council met last night with
quorum present.
Alderman Platt offered a petition ask.
ing that $4O0 be appropriated to fence in
Market House square on East Fifth stl eet
The report of the city marshal showed
$27O.2O fines and costs for June.
The treasurer's report showed the fol-
Iouino balonCaa on hand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05
Still Critical.

The little boy, Foster, who was severely
injured by the explosion of can of coal
OH last Saturday evening, is still in very
critical condition with the chances against
him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

Medical students desiring excellent
clinical advantages should address the
Dean for catalogue of the Memphis
Hospital Medical College, Tennessee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

"Mrs. Smith has lost her husband" II
know it-and only think OF it--she has
only put on half mourning" "Very true,
but then you know Mr.. Smith was very
small man.-Buffalo Commercial.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

1t is time Malone was dethroned. He
represents the very worst features Of
American politics. His methods of man
aRement are not tolerated in any other
state, and have been repeatedly rebuked
at national conventions. = Chicago News,
Ind.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-07-05

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, 1888-07-05
THE CARRIERS.
Perspiring Peregrinations of Peri
patetic Postal Perambulators.

The weather is sweltering and the rays
of the sun come down with vim upon
the letter carriers. The following shows
their work for the month of June:
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-03
Scarf Pin Ielesrarhr

Some Of the stock brokers Who wsnsa-
about the up town hotels ST eight have a
way of communicating their Impressions
of the stUGk market without saving ,
word II Is done by means Of sc-rf nins
On evenings when they be-.eve that The
indications point 70 s lower lnar.st -i-x
gold bear, with the forepaws ouEsr-etcf-i
i worn in their scaifs, and on occas.0ns
when they think that higher pricas are the
card the same brokers will appear vtt5
golden hulis. with diamond eyeS. for s,a-f
pins. They say the pins save hean of
talk. though the stock broker i vet n ~
found who apparently wouldn't rather
talk about Wall street THAI szt.-Ner
Iork Sun.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-03
No Fees for the Rarrister,

1t seems that in England barrister has
no fees allowed by law. The solicitors
who employ him give him only an honor
arium- He can collect nothing by bring
ing suit. Moreover, if he deals directly
with client he will be dropped BY all the
solicitors. A certain English woman had
a case involving several hundred thousand
pounds Every solicitor 70 whom she sub
mitted il told her that she had no case
Finally, however, she met q barrister.
who declared that her case was good
She offered hirn $50, Coz if he could wiz, il
for her. lie accepted. moved into her cir
cult, risking everything il the ventura
and won the case for her. Then she re-
fused 10 pay him his Promised fee He
sued her, bot was unable 70 recover a
farthing. His profession future was
ruined and his life made blank bv -bis
one act OF imprudence On his part.-New
York Tribune.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-03
Read. and Order VIVA. You should Have. q
Comply with the Law.

Each township trustee should have a
trustees record, road record, poor record
and full set of township records and other
blanks, worth at least s.. Also some sta
tionery.
Each township treasurer should have a
treasurer's record.
Each township clerk should have a clerk 5
record and warrant book
Each Justice of the peace should have a
civil docket, criminal docket. stray record
transcripts, compiled laws of 1885. and a
full assortment of blanks.
Each constable should have an assort-
ment OF blanks.
Each road overseer should have a road
overseers account book, receipt book for
labor, receipt book TOR extra work and a
receipt book for material used.
The above should be furnished TO the
officers of each well regulated township at
the expense of the township.
For sale at the EAGLE Office. Orders
promptly filled by mail or express prepaid
4S-tf w2o-tf
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-03
Guardians Sale.

For sale, the north half of the east half
of the southwest quarter Of section 3, in
township y, range l east.
The above described land belongs to the
estate OF c. c. Alliston, and will be on sale
for few DAYS. This land is near the lo-
cation of the Congregational college.
76-Jf r. b. JEwETT,
Guardian for the heirs, office Temple block
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-03
s.se,,, 70 rornshin 1rus..e..

We have a complete line of books and
blanks as required by the township trus-
tees, township treasurer, justice OF the
promptly filled. Correspondence solicited
The WICHITA EAGLE,
dIO9tf Wichita, Kansas
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-03
PHILADELPHIA, July as, 1850.


Wichita EAGLE, Wichita, Kan.
Commemorative have seen one of your
Mortgage Loan Registers at the Office Of
the Philadelphia Mortgage and Trust Co,
this CITY, and shall be obliged if you will
send this company one similar in all re-
spects at your earliest convenience, and re-
main RESPECTFULLY yours,
THEODORE FRoTHINGHAM,
65-tf- Secretary.
Wichita eagle., 1888-03-03
aailg r eagle
POWER OF HOPE.

Hope leads the child to plant the flower,
The man to SOW the seed,
Nor leaves fulfllment to her hour,
But prompts again to deed.
Sarah F. Adams.