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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
The White Cross.

The White Cross ladies want bel p to
erect a building, and they have issued the
following circular:
Dear Readers and Friends:
A the state superintendent of the
"Work Among Fallen Women" we are
clad to say, under the providence of God,
tifteep acres of beautiful black sandy,
rolling prairie land, already fenced, has
beep purchased at Garrett, on the Hous =
ton and Texas Central railroad, 81 miles
sonth of Dallas, SO from Fort Worth, 80
from Terrell, and "a from Corsicana, on
which we expect to build house suitable
for the work.
And as the White Cross Home, to be
built at Garrett, is a state affair, under the
maaepement of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union of the whole state, We
trust none will excuse themselves from
assisting.
In the home they will have regular
religious instruction, and every effort In
our power will be made to bring the
erring penitent ones to Jesus, 1.-The Lamb
of God, who taketh away the sins of the
world" and to Him who said, "Neither do
condemn thee, go and sin no more" we
trust May will not only be restored to
the favor of our Heavenly Father, but
that many will hear the pleadings OF the
mother that says:
"Where is my hopeless girl tonight,
A wanderer lost and lone,
Though she is chief of sinful ones,
My heart still claims its own.
CHo. Oh, where is my friendless girl,
Oh, where is my girl tonight.
Wherever she goes will,love her she knows,
oh, where is my girl tonight.
Where is my wandering girl tonight,
My poor feeble child astray;
A light is cleaning for her each night,
Our door is open always
Where is my dying girl tonight,
Go follow her where you will,
And tell her tn at Jesus pardons all,
And my lone heart loves her still
Yours for the cause,
Mrs. MARY V. HOGAN.
ENNIS, TEXAS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
How Much Was Fort Worth to
BIame?

Austin has sent delegation to Dallas 70 place
her claims for the state Democratic convention tor
nominating state officers before the executive com,
mittee that meets in Dallas to-day Austin Goes s
not want the EARTH and does not care TOT the nrs'
convention the one to select the delegates 10 OF,
Louis But she is candidate for the ol3 staee
convention, and it's hoped enc does not aecen I've
herself when she lays the fattering uncuoh 10 heI
soul that she has an excellent chance OF securing
her wish.-AUsTIN STATESMAN.
And to all appearances Austin had tne
best of it. The understanding with fott
Worth warranted The STATESMAN IN stat
ing that her chances were excellent Inc
only mistake Austin made was IN not GET
ting a vote on the location of the conVen-
ton she wanted before Fort Worths
ambitions we're satisfied. Because, as
go as the Fort became satisfied she be-
came Indifferent. Besides this, while Fort
Worth is an alleged rival of Dallas, when
it comes to pinch, blood is thicker thu n
water, and her sister town is very dear 10
her-particularly when said sister is in
fight with another town.-Dallas Times
Herald.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05

affected, and strike of the engineers and
fremen on railroad is a much more in
portant matter than a strike of switch
men and similar employees.
As usual in such disputes the question
at issue is one of remuneration. The men
led by Mr.. Arthur claim that their demand
is only for the same rate of remuneration
which is paid on other important lines.
Their grievance is that in its zeal for
economy the road discharges first of all
the most efficient men and those taking
the highest pay. Under the constitution
adopted by the Brotherhood the men can
n It S 'rike without Mr.. Arthurs consent,
b it lies with themselves whether or not
they strike after he gives consent.
Among the labor leaders Mr.. Arthur IS
pre- eminent on account OF his modera-
ton, sagacity and enlig htened public
spirit. He is concliatory in address, and
and impresses favorably all with whom
he comes into association by his candor
and good sense. Gifted with more than
average ability in public speech, he is
also skilled in the use of the pen.
Among his printed contributions to social
questions is one in which he does not
admit any essential hostility between
labor and capitol, advises moderation and
arbitration when Industrial differences
arise, and deprecates the introduction of
politics into labor organ. zationS. His
influence has been given consistently
throughout his public life in the direction
of peace and harmony between compel
ing interests, aud his friends claim that the
apparent exception in the matter suggest
ing this sketch is one that can be ex-
planned without prejudice to the wisdom
and moderation of his official actions.
1t is certain that the men on strike were
eager for it before his consent was given,
and it appears to be also clear that this
was withheld until he bad done his utmost
to remove the cause of strife.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers was founded in 1868. 1t grand
chief resides in Cleveland.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
A Painful Accident.

Yesterday afternoon about o'clock as
Mr.. Robert Hicks, one of the best known
young men IN the city, was very painfully
injured. He was driving along North San
Antonio street with Phoenix cart hitched
behind the one in which he was riding.
Going down a hill the cart behind ran up
on the one in front, and the shafts shoot
iug forward struck the horse Mr..
Hicks was driving, causing him
to run away and overturn
the cart. Mr. Hicks was thrown out
and dragged some distance. His left
ankle was broken and he received several
very severe and painful cuts about the
head and face. He was conveyed to his
home, and last night was resting well.
Bob is one of the most popular young
men in the city, and his many friends
deeply regret the accident which will dis
able him for many days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
An Early Snake Story.

A big snake story comes from Mount
Holly, in Berkeley county, S. C. A party of
negroes were cutting upon lightwood log of
large circumference and great length, when
it suddenly began to move slowly off toward
a creek about ten feet distant. The negroes
were stricken with terror, and they at once
dropped their axes and stampeded. DR..
Byrd, in charge Of the hands, tried to recall
them, but they continued their flight with
out even once looking back. In the mean
time the log was travelling steadily toward
the creek. AS it fell into the water the
source of its power of locomotion was re-
vealed in most astounding manner. Hun.
dreds of Kissing sespents leaped forth from
their hiding places in the log and darted
forth in different directions in the water
The snakes were of the genuine water mecca
sin species, varying in length from that of a
buggy spoke to hoe handle. DR.. Byrd and
others stood by, watching the snakes depart,
and their going consumed fully thirty min.
utes. Three of the negroes who fled when
the log began to move have not since been
heard from--Atlanta Constitution.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
The Ruling Passion.

Editor-I am sorry to see you in this
plight, Jim, but we've done all we could 70,
you.
Reporter condemned to be hanged for kill
ing an influential political tough)-No use
crying over spilled milk or blood either I've
been thinking over this thing a good while.
and believe, if we can work it right, we
can persuade the sheriff to make a little mis-.
take
"Eh' Leave the cell door unlockedr
mo, indeed. He'd lose his place if he did
that"
"What them
We'll get him to mislay his almanac
"What good will that dor
"Good' If he'll agree to hang me q do,
ahead of the time appointed, we'll get a heat
on all the other papers. Omaha World
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Know 1t Was Loaded"
The young man Tell dead!

The young man fell dead!
A friend had pointed revolver at him.
"He didn't know it was loaded"
We often hear il stated that man IL
got spousible for what he does not
know. The law presupposes knowledge,
and therefore convic;s the man who eX-
cuses crime by ignorance!
IF had only known has often been
an unfortunate mans apology for some
evil unknowIngly wrought, but in a matter
of general interest-as for instance that
laudanum is a poison, that naphtha is a
deadly explosive, that blood heavily
charged with winters accommodations of
the waste of the system-it is ones duty
to know the fact and the consequence
thereof. Our good old grandmothers knew
fer instance, that the opening of spring
was the most perilous period of the year
Why?
Because then the blood s'ream is slug
gish ard chilled by the cold weather, and
if not thinnej good deal and made to
flow quickly and beautifully through the
arteries and veins, it is impos ible to have
good vigor the rest of the year. Hence,
without exception, what is now known as
Warmers Log Cabin Ssrssparilla, was
plentfully made and religiously given to
every member of the family regularly
through March, April, May and June. 1t
is q matter of record that this prudential,
preventative and restorative custom saved
many fit of sickness, prolonged life and
happiness to vigorous old age, and did
away with heavy medical expenditures.
Mrs. Maggie KeI chwal, Lexington, KY,
used Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparilla for
nervous sick headache, of which l had
been a sufferer for years. II has been a
great benefit to me-" Captain Hugh
Harkins, 1114 South Fifteenth street,
Philadelphia, Ia, says it purified my
blood end removed the bl ,tches from my
skin" Mrs. Aarea Smith, Topton, Berks
county, Pa says she was entirely cured
of skin disease of the worst kind" by
Log Cabin Sarsaparilla. Bad skin indi-
Gates a very bad condition of the blood.
If you would live and be well, go 70 your
druggist to-day and get Warmers Log
CABIN Sarsaparil'a and take no other
there's nothing like it or rs goddard
completely renovate your impaired system
with this simple, old-fashioned prepare
ton of roots and herbs.
Warner, who makes the famous Safe
Cure, puts it up, and that is guarantee
of excellence nil over the known world.
Take it yourself and give it to the other
members of the family, including the chill
dren. You will be astouished at its health
giving and prolonging powers We
say this editorialy with port, c confidence,
because we have heard FOOD things Of 1t
everywhere, and lis name is guarantee
that 1t is lirst-ciass in every particular.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
AccidentlY Shot.

Nj W. c. Schultz, a highly respected
citizen, recently from Norway, ard who
has purchased the Wilson McNeal place, a
few miles above the city, met with pain
full accident late Friday evening. He was
craving scabEard from breech-lOader
whoa it fell, and, striking the band Of n
trunk in the room, it was discharged,
nding n load of shot through his right
hand and wrist. Dire. Denton and John
son went out Friday night and amputated
the limb between the wrist and elbow,
MIR. Hall Phillips rendering valuable ser
vice. Mr.. Schultz was brought to the
cicy yesterday morning and is at the resi-
dence of DR.. Denton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Life's Dreary March.

For the week ending yesterday County
Clerk Frank Brown issued the following
permits to marry:
J. f. Wynn and N. G. Stratton.
Joseph Mcclellan and Lula Parker (col-
Ored).
Charles +. Moore and Helena Leyen-
decker.
A. Warmsley aud Fannie Johnson.
Jerry Plummer and Amanda Wells (col-
ored).
Fritz Ibseh and Marie Schimmelpfennig
YIN. Koch and Agnes Schuize
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05

of acres by location on the one-half OF
the public domain set aside and dedicated
TO the school fund. What will be done!
The question is open for discussion and
settlement; but not according to the posi-
ton taken by the attorney general, who
proposes to partition all the private rail
road sections, without reference to the
date of location, provided the location
were made after the adoption of the con
stitntiOn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
LAID TO Rest.

The funeral of Mr.. Edwin S. Deffen-
baugh last afternoon was impressive and
solemn. The Austin Typographical Uoion
No. 1873 buried him, assisted by Protec-
ton Lodge No. 81, Knights and Ladies of
Honor. The pail bearers were Ed. 5.
Smith, Chas. n. Mclaughlin and Will
Lambert, on part of the Union; Norva
Wi son and W. d. Patton, for the lodge.
The religious services at the church and
grave by Doctor Prison we're very i'm
pressiYe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Mortuary Report.

Mortuary report of City Sexton u. G..
Ssndel, for the week ending Saturday,
March 80, 1888.
March 30 -Phebe Millttt, colored, 80
years, euphysevia.
March 3O-Mary Hatley (iufauN, col
ored, inanitiou.
March 3O-E. S. DefTenbaugh, 40 years,
consumption.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05

The recent sale of 10000 cattle by
Pierce and Kountz Bros. is said to be the
largest cattle trade ever made in the state
on single delivery. The Santa Fe road
has already begun to make preparations
for transporting the animals, which will
be handled and fed at Fort Worth en- route.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
The Texas and Pacific has ALREADY nm

The Texas and Pacific has already com
menced to move cattle from the west and
in large numbers. These cattle are going
to pasture north of the Cimarron river,
The shipments for one week, ending
March 20, were 2,210 cars, with an average
of twenty-one head to a car, making a
total of cattle for the week in round num-
bers, 46,4O0, and the work has Just COM
menced, Not only are cattle to be shipped
to these pastures, but to the Indian Ter
ritory.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Alliance Exchange.

The Farmers Alliances has abandoned
tn, project of erecting buildings tni'
year, ana have leased lot near the cen zen.
trail depot, where they will handle cotton
They will apply 10 the next regular session
of the Legislature to lease them tne square
on East Fifth street for ninety mine years'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05

The Exposition Universelle de Part
Culinaire" awarded the highest honors to
Angostura Bltters as the most effica-
cious stimulant to excite the appetite and
to keep the digestive organs in good order.
Ask for the genuine article, manufactured
by DR.. j. G. B. Siegert q Sons, and be.
ware of limitations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05

s. j. Curtis, New York broker, ap-
peared the other day at the call board
shaven and shorn. His hair was of that
peculiar hue which is much in demand Z
nowadays. Mr.. Curtis barber offered
him $25 for the entire crop, which was at
once harvested.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05

A large number of immigrants arrived
in Fort Worth Tuesday morning on their
way to the Abilene country. They say
that in their state (llinois)ths Texas
fever is prevailing, and that large num-
ber5 will come out this fall; would come
now, but wish to raise crop first
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
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 habitual CON
stipation, indigestion, piles, etc. Manu-
featured only by the California Fig Syrup
Company, San Francisco, Cal. Sold in so
cent and $1.00 bottles by all leading
druggists. M. A. Crosby, agent, Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05

The correct way is TO buy goods from
the manufe cturer when possible. The
Elkhart Carriage and Harness Co., of Elk
hart, Indiana, have no agents. They
make frst-class goods, ship anywhere,
privilege to examine. See advertise
meut
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
PETER M. ARTHUR,
Grand Chief of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers.

The fight In progress between the
brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
and the officials of the railroads in the
northwest gives even more than usual
nromipehce TO the man whose portrait
we here present. As grand ohlef OF the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers he
leads on one side in the great struggle.
Although more men were involved in the
the Missouri Pacific strike two years ago
than are now out the lines over which
that strike extended we're not SO long nor
so important as those of the read now
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05

''Here are five gold dollars, said grandpa
to little Harry, zone for each of your birth
days. What more could little shaver like
you have to wish for2" "Only that was
old as you, grandpa, was thereby. -Youths
Communion
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Old Alabama.

VIC. Lourd, Leesburg, Ala, writes;
Nv little babe, ten months old, was almost
dying from teothing; gave it Doctor Big
gers Huckleberry Cordial. The haPpiest
Result followed. Every home should
have it,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
The Old Grandmother

Insists on the mother giving the little one
Doctor Biggers' Huckleberry Cordial. She
knows it will cure both young and old of
all bowel troubles, and not constipate as
many preparations do with injurious
Eject
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
The Little Orphan.

Mrs. Seago, one of the trustees of the
New Orleans Orphan Home, gives Doctor
Biggers' Huckleberry Cordial for the re-
lief of all bowel troubles. She never
suffers herself to be without it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Advice to Mothers,

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. 1t
soothes the child, softens the gums, al
lays all pain, cures wind colo aud is the
best remedy for diarrhoa. % cents bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05

Reports in the general managers Office
OF the Missouri Pacific show that road has
handled for the season trife over AGO.
600 bales of cotton. Pretty good work,
the management thinks, for one road.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
CITY AND COUNTY.
GFROM SUNDAYS DAILY
Fell In q Fit.

Yesterday about noon young man
named Frank Hammer fell in fit at the
corner of West Sixth street and Colorado.
As he fell his head struck the corner OF u
box and was painfully cut. He was car
risd to his no ne.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05
Real Estate Transfers

Abstract of title and real estate office of Bergen,
Daniel Il Crazy, l05 East Pecan street, Austin,
Texas Iist of Travis county real estate transferred
for the week ending March 81. 1888
James. II. Raymond TO Charles H. Foster,
outlots 81 and 80, division A., g., 694 90
Henry A. Fitzhugh to John c. Fitzhugh,
part of lot ., block 5, outlot &c. division
"B .....,..........,.......... OUO M
John Ii. Williams, ct al, to f P. Haigier,
li3 acres w. p. Corbin league .......... S5S 90
A &. Matthews and wife to Mrs. X. l.
Stroud. lot 1, block 10, Manchsca. So 90
John G. Fitzhugh, etsl 70 P. II: Hub
Wei n SD" Austin. ..... ............ $50 90
survey. .'.......,....,... 5000 co
John Ever surveys ............ ...... 1,9O) 90
lot 3, block -, division "E, - Austin / 90
Hall Philips to Mrs Blanche Phillips,l 100
acres part Jas. Jett and james Spiman
surveys, 800 acres Chas. Tldings survey
and $50 acres Il G.. n. K. X survey. Il 90
VIM. Tniee and wife to A Heeke and
wife, lots and 9 in Thie,e's addition TO
Austin .............. ................ $50 %
S T. Stone and wife to Jennie Smith
2l0-56f5 acres Del Vale grant ............ go %
outlot "a, division o, Austin. ........' go 90
is, block j, GrSoms sdditi to AUSTIN. 1900 90
7. W. Gregory to Bsry. IL. Wisdom, lots
i, Austin -. ...... 1000 90
ana 5 oGtot a. E. di ison o, Austin 49, 500 90
j. $ Beihes to Noah johnson, $40 acres
Is Osborne league.......... 4sJ W
las a. r g.' Va p G Goblin S ieaeie e SIS 90
A. E. hs, icht and wife 10 T. W. Gregory
ct al, lots 8, :, 5, and 10 block ), all
blocks ., &; 80 lots in all outlot 3i,di- 80, ~,
vision B.. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $500 %
And other considerations
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05

Do not lie awake nights and cough.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral will relieve the
cough and induce good nights rest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05

agistrate-You've been up before me
good many times, Uncle Rastus. It's the
same as usual-thirty days or So
Uncle Rastus-I has ben up befo you a
good many times, yo' honor; Use ben a good
customer, an eff yuse got any wholesale rates
| specs oughter hab 'em.-New York Sun.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1888-02-24
VOL. ".
OUR MINISTER'S SERMON.

The minister said last night, said he,
ssDon't be afraid of givin,
If your life amt worth nothin' to other folks,
WHY. what's the use of liyin'?'
And that's what says to my wife, says !,
s.There's Brown the miserble sinner
He'd sooner a beggar would starvc than give
A cent toward buyin' dinner
/ fell YOU orr minister is prime, he is.
But couldn't quite determine,
When heard HIM a-given it right and left,
Just who was hit by the sermon.
OF course there couldn't be no mistake
When he talked ofIorg winded prayin'.
For Peters and johnson they sot and scowled
At every word he sayin'.
And the minister he went on 10 say,
"There's various kinds of oheatin
And religions as good foreyery day
AS il Is to bring TO meetin',
/ don't think much Of the man that gives
The loud amen at preaehin'.
And spends his time the followin' week
In eheatin and over reachin'.n
guess that dose was bitter enough
For man like Jones to swallow,
But / noticed that he didn't open his mouth
But once after that to holler.
'Hurrah, 50 said T. .'for the minister
Of course / said IL quiet
"Give us some more of this open talk,
It's very refreshin' diet"
The minister hit 'em every time,
And when he spoke of fashion,
And higgins out in bows and things
AS woman's ruin passion
And comm TO church 10 see the styles,
| couldn't help wlnkin'
And nudgin my wife, and gays l. That's
yon.'
Aud guess it sof her thnkin'.
Says l to myself, "That sermons pat
But mans a queer creation,
Aud I'm much afraid that most of The folks
Won't take fhe application
Now, if he had said word about
My personal mode of sinnin.
I'd gone to work to right myself,
And not set there a GRIMM
Just then the minister, says he,
'And now I've come to the felers
who've lost this shower by usin their friends
As sort O moral umbrellas;
Go homen says he, ''and find your fants,
Instead of huntin' your brothers"
&c o home says he, ''and wear the coats
You tried to ut for Others
Ny wife she nudged, and Brown he winked
And there was lots o smilin',
And lots o. looking at our pew,
II sot my blood to bilin'
Says / to myself, "0ur minister
Is gittin' little bitter,
I'll tell him when the meetin's out that
Am not that kind of a critter."
Mem York star.