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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Live Stock Protective Association.

A meeting of the Colorado River associ-
alton was held at the court house during
drill week. There was a fair attendance
of members, all of whom were enthu-
siastic over the workings OF the associa-
ton, and declared that it had been of
great benefit as protective measure, not
only to themselves, but to all within their
range. The annual meeting will be held
at the mouth of Sandy Greek, Travis
county, on July 7, and the various
candidates for sheriff and prosecuting at
torrey were invited to meet with them,
so that the necessity for greater vigilance
and more vigorous prosecution of stock
thieves may be realized. The secretary
was requested to endeavor to induce
stock men and farmers in neighboripg
counties to organize similar associations.
This organization has been the means OF
Kidding the range of a number of thieves
and persons who harbor them, and the
prospects are that thieves will in the
future find the country between Austin
and Burnet very improbable field for
their nefarious avocation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31

brough, second on the affirmative, being
absent, Mr.. R. E. L. Knight, of Dallas,
second on the negative, took the floor.
and in his peculiarly fascinating man
ner cleared every cloud from the question,
exhibiting the eloqu-nce and grace for
which he is deservingly noted. Mr.
Knight is graduate of the Southwestern
University and will represent the lew de-
partment of this University at the com.
mencement exercises. He will be success
full as lawyer is our prophecy. The
judges of the debate decided in favor OF
the negative. The following officers were
elected for next term, commencing Sep
TENDER, 1888: President, F. l.. Hawkins
vice-president, D. W. Spence; secretary
A. G. Hamilton; critic, ]. NJ. Sharp; treas
urer, I. H. Bonner; sergeant-at- arms, l.
7. Dashiell; assistant sergeant-at-arms, R
A. Groves. OMEGA.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Circumcision Ceremonies.

Sunday morning at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. s. Philipson, the Jewish rites of
circumcision was performed on their in
FAINT son, Herman Aaron. tt celebrated
and widely known DR.. L. Heidingsfelder,
of Houston, Texas, ofliciated. After the
ceremony the guests we're shown to the
spacious dining hall, where table laden
with all the deioacies of the season
awaited them. At the conclusion OF the
fete numerous toasts were offered to the
health and prosperity of the young heir
after which the gathering departed. AlE
were interested in the ceremonies and
pleased with the entertaining lncidehts OF
the occasion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Extra Edition.

Owing to the extraordinary demand for
copies of The STATESMAN (both Daily and
Weekly, containing the reports of the
drill and dedication, the original supply OF
both editions was soon exhausted, and, in
order to satisfy the continued demand, it
was found necessary to republish the re-
ports in the SUNDAY STATESMAN
of May 81. All of the doings of the
week will be found in that issue, including
the speeches in full of Judge Terrell,
Temple Houston and Colonel Abner Tay.
lor, upon the reception and dedication of
the new capitol. A large number of extra
copies was printed, sufficient, it is thought,
to fill all orders, and they are now for sale
at The STATESMAN Office, at five cents a
COPY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
THE DRILL BOARD.
What the Texas Press Says About
the MANAGEMENT.


The San Antonio Express thus speaks
of the management of the interstate drill
board: The Drill Board association does
not admit that they have been extrava
giant in the management of their enter
prise, especially considering the splendid
exhibitions which they made for Austin
and the fact that the legislature did
nothing to assist them in the capitol
dedication, which of itself was a heavy
expense to the association. They are pre-
pairing a careful exhibit of the expendi-
lures which they had to meet to make the
affair the grand success contemplated.
Most if not all of them worked like
Troians and a5 great individual sacrifices,
which they do not regret making. They
deserve great commentator for their
work.
The Galveston News alludes to the en-
terprise as follows:
The officials of the drill association are
still figuring upon their finances, and it is
reported that they hope to return the
stockholders 10 per cent, but no ono will
pay 10 per cent for the stock.
The drill board, consisting of Messrs
A. S. Roberts, Frank Hamilton, Jos
Male, Peyton Brown, John 7. Dickinson
P. j. Lawless and Chas. T. Hicks, have
about made their cash statement. They
will have some $4,000 of earnings aftel
paying expenses, and there is a debt ot
some $4,000 yet due from stockholders
This would enable them to refund abou
80 per cent to stockholdIs.
These gentlemen managed the tremen
dous undertaking with consummate ability
SO far as the law permitted they pro
tected visitors from extortloD. They conlt
not prevent rain. They could not provide
coaches on the railways. Thousands whit
wanted to come could not get into tn
trains. They had nothing to do with tn
military awards, which were made by arm
officers, men of unimpeachable honor
whose decisions are entitled to the implicit
faith of every man.
The drill board attracted first and las
some $4,000 people to Austin, who ex
pended here and hereabouts probsbl
$1,OO0,0OO. All such boards are CRITICISED
by the soreheads. This one can afford Il
let the results speak their cause.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
THE A. g. M. COLLEGE,
Programme of Commencement
Exercises Of the University


The following is the programme of tbs
commencement exercises at the Agricul-
tural d Mechanical college of Texas, to
be held at College Station, Texas, June
Sd, 4th and 5th, 1888.
SUNDAY, JUNE 3.
ia. M--Commencement sermon, by Rev. A. T.
Speeding, d. D., Galveston.
MONDAY, JUNE 4.
9 To II AN inspection Of departments, in.
GLIDING exhibition of stock, apparatus and appli-
anCes for instruction, machinery in motion, dis
play of products of students work, etc.
IL A. Manual reunion of the Alumni.
p. M-Business meetiDgof the Alumni.
p. NJ. --Iufantry drill, preceded by review of
the battalion, by Ills ExcellenCy Governor Ii. s.
Ross and the board of directors.
s p. M.-Joint celebration of societies.
TUESDAY, JUNE 5-coMMENCEMENT DAY.
S To 8 A. M.-Target practice by members of the
graduating class.
$3.50 A. NJ -Gommencement exercises. Prayer
by Rev, A. II. Spaiding, DID,, reading of technical
theses, by the three most distinguished members
of the graduating Class, in the order of their
class standing.
Annual Address---T. V. Munson, Denison, presi-
dent of the State Horticultural society.
DELIVERY OF MEDALS.
ValeliCtory Addrees-E. j. Smith, Woodford
Inoian Territory elected by the first Class).
Response to the Valedictory-J. f. Nichols
Smithville, Texas elected by the second clase).
Comforting Degrees. Hon. G. G, Garrett, preei
dent of the board of directors.
Announcement of those distinguished in the
several classes and departments
BENEDICTIoN.
$50 p. M.--Artillery drill.
$50 p. Standardization dress parade.
GRADUATING CLASS, WITH SUBJECTS oF THEn
GRADUATING THESES
Seattle Feeding for Profit
P. San Antoni
"Worthington Pump"
r. Il. observation-disclosures. ...""..Kerrvill
| "Blymy er Engine"
- "Boiiers.' '' . ~"
IL F. Jonas. San Antoni
description of Bridge"
| N. l.. Ltlltn
| "Water and its Analysis"
a. 'Mortafs" e iDO"''
witches and Crosses"
w. "Iairying."
F. Rennert. ............. New Braunfel
| "Farm Implements"
q. NJ. Shirley......:,.... ..,;....... Meliss
| ''The Indicator
b. j Smith. .,........ oOdtord, L.
| "Lameness in Horses"
W. Seward .,sii1s vSiys :; Mi
NJ. S. Swain ...."... Carkesvill
1.-The Conservatory
p. S. Tilson .TexarkaI
''PoisOns: their Effects and Detection"
| W. a. w uTLDdCu ALL WI
''Location of Railroads"
W. NJ. Wood. HillsboI
description of Plate Girder Bridges
The people of Texas are cordially il
vited to attend.
Railroads in Texas will sell tickets fror
all stations in Texas to College for fou
cents, round trip. Tickets on sale fror
June to June 8, and good to return ii
June 10. A special train will run betwee
College and Bryan, making several trip
each day. LOUIS Il, MCINNEs,
Chairman CT the Faculty.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Case Postponed.

The case of the state against Mrs.
Hutchinson was set for trial to- day. The
state asked for continuance and it was
granted, and the case went over to the
next term. The defendant was ready and
seemed to be anxious for trial. The case,
therefore, goes on to the October term.
This is the case in which Mrs. Hutchinson
was charged with administering poison to
her husband in June of last year, and
from which he died. By reason of the
delay caused by the state, the case can
not be tried until the October term.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
THE MICROBE CASE.
The Charge Against MI. VIM.
Radam Dismissed.

The case of the United States VS.. VIM.
Radam, charged with illegally receiving
and retaining postal card addressed to
another party, was called for examination
Yesterday before United States Commits
sioner Foster. Mr.. Radam had for his
counsel Judge j. H. McLeary, of San An
tonic, and Messrs. John Dowell and A. L.
Patrick, of Austin. The government was
represented by United States District At
tolney Kleburg and Mr., Burleson, of Sneed,
Pendexter & Burleson.
The card in question is addressed as
follows:
"Capital Microbe Destroyer Company, Menger
hotel, city,"
And is notification from Tax Collec-
tor Ramsey, of Bexar county, to pay
occupation tax.
The hotel clerk handed it to Mr.. James
Bateman, who was the agent of Mr.
Radam, and at first declined to accept 1t
as he had paid the tax as representative
of the Capital Microbe Killer for Mr.
Radam. The clerk explaining that he was
instructed to hand the card to him, Mr.
Bateman took it, and as he had heard Mr..
Radam speak of his (Radam's) suit against
DR.. Tobin, he thought the card might be
of some service in the suit and sent it to
Mr.. Radam.
Mr.. Radam has informed him that the
suit referred to was to prevent DR.. Tobin
| from selling his "microbe killer"
This was the substance of Mr.. Bate
mans testimony, the first witness, as to
the card which was introduced in evidence
Judge Sheeks identified the card
as having been seen by him II
the district court room in Mr.. Radam'f
possession in the course OF
case in which witness was counsel. Tit
question was asked Mr.. Radam if he die
not know the card was not intended fo
him. He said he did, and that it was sen
to him by some one from Sau Antonio
I lam not sure whether he said hi
knew it was for DIR. Tobin or not, but h
said he knew it was not intended for him
He denied that he had anything to do witt
the "microbe destroyer"
Note-The specific of Mr.. Radam wa
known as "The Microbs Killer" An
that sold by DR.. Tobin as 9Th
Capitol Microhe Destroyer and MI
} Radam had sued Dr.. Tobin and others, a
the Capitol Microbe company for allege
infringement of his proprietary rights
This was followed by respective suits TO
damages by Tobin and Radam
Dr.J.J. Tobin testified that he was tn
Capitol Microbe company; that he ha
been surprised at being summoned rs
wi ness, ard that he didn't believe Mr.
Radam had my sinister motive in receiv
ing the postal card.
Upon this statement United States At
torney Kleburg promptly and very pre-
perly asked that the case be dismisse
and the accused discharged, which wa
done. For all there was in it, the suit ha
better never have been instituted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Is Consnmption InourabIe.

Read the followings Mr.. G. H. Morris,
Newark, Ark, says: "Was down wi 10
abscses of lungs, and friends aud physi--
clans pronounced me an iucurable con-
sumpt,ve. Began taking DR.. Kings new
discovery for consumption, am now on
my third bottle, and able to oversee the
york on my farm Is the finest medicine
ever made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decai ur, Ohio, says
"Hgd il not been for Doctor Kings New
Discovery for consumption l would have
died of lung troubles. Was given up by
doctors. Am now in best of health" Try
it. Sample bottles free at Morley Bros
drug store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
AT THE UNIV ERSITY.
Closing Exercises of the Rusk
Literary Society.

Last Saturday night was one of broth
erly love for the members of the Rusk
society, it being the night for general
adjournment until the University opens
next year. A large. and appreciatlve
audience was entertained by the following
brilliant programme:
Declamation-"Her of the Land of
PENN" by Mr.. A. @. Hamilton, of Austin.
Mr.. Hamilton's rendering of this beauti-
full piece was simply perfect, and we
cannot express our appreciation Of his
talent in more just and appropriate Ian
guags than that of the Society Critic
"his voice rich and cultivated, elocution
clear and polished, facial express
sion excellent, combined with gestures
possessing unusual grace and elegance"
which excited the admiration and
applause of the select audience. Mr..
Hamilton is a graduate of Coronal lnsll-
tute, San Marcos, Tex, and the University
: is to be congratu atsd i'll possessing such
promising young elocutionist. We pre-
dict for him bright future.
Reader-Mr. R. A. Groves, of Milford,
Tex. Mr.. Groves read one of "Bill Nye's'
letters to the New York Sun in very
pleasing manner, keeping the audience in
a constant state of mirth. Mr.. Groves
makes a fine appearance on the floor, ar.
ticulates we'll and is generally considered
one of the Rusk's standbys.
Orator-Mr. j. Il. Mclean, of Albany,
Tex. Mr.. Mclean displayed his orator
ical powers in biographical sketch of
General Sam Houston and handled his
subject 10 an admirable manner, bringing
forth an exuberance of applause. He has
pure and ford diction with the justest
metaphors and happiest images, all OF
which he exhibited in treating his well
chosen subject. Mr.. Mclean is from ou1
sister university at Georgetown, upon
which institution he reflects much honor
Debate questiou-Resolved, THAT the
government should provide suitable homes
for disabled confederate soldiers"
First on affirmative, Mr.. A. G. McDanlei
of Mineola, Texas. Mr.. Mcdaniel argued
his side of the question in a very able
and logical style, unfolding many gooc
points, in his customary mode of clear
ness. First on the negative, Mr.. K. L
Lentz, of Austin. Mr.. Lentz is very
fair debater, and promises to become ont
of the best. He argued for his side tina
the southern people are able and willing
to take care of their disabled soldiers
illustrating the point by reference to tn
Confederate home, of Austin. Mr.. Kim
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Capt. Barclay Won a Prize in a
Lottery.

Capt. William II. Barclay, the pension
agent at Pittsburg, has drawn $4,000
prize from the Louisiana State Lottery.
He said: "Some time ago 1 purchased
two half tickets at S.. Yesterday was
notified that ticket No. 1858 had drawn
the capital prize of $4,000, and as that
is the number of one of my half tickets,
am entitled to half that amount and $25
besides, inssmuch as all tickets ending
with the number 10 are good for $50 each
I understand that the other half of the
capital prize was won by five Philadelphia
mechanics" -Indianspolis (Ind.) Journal
April %.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
a Nice Acknowledgement.

The following is sample of some of
the expressions made by visitors to the
great drill:
SAN MARCOS, Tex, May %, 1888.
j. Y. Dickinson, Eeq.
Dear Sir.-Just one word. Allow me to
express my heartfelt thanks to you and
those connected with the late celebration
at Austin, for the courtesies displayed on
every hand to my daughter and myself
while there. All honor to Austin. We
experienced alone kindness, and nothing
like overcharged.
Yours most respectfully,
d. M. NAUGHToN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Mostly Recovered.

Most of the goods stolen from the little
cigar store between Mayors and Wells
iewelry stores this week have been recov-
cred, and the remainder are expected to
turn up soon.
The following boys we're arrested by
Detective Chenneville on a charge of
having committed the robbery:
Davie and Willie Raney, Obey Clark
and Carl Inquest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Tillotson Institute.

The annual exercises of this popular in
stitution, which are now going on, are
quite interesting and deserve the attention
of friends to the education of the colored
people. The feature of the exercises yes
terday was a musical and rhetorical en-,
tertainment in which a number of the
students participated very creditably and
some of them remarkably well. There
was large and interested attendance
The commencement exercises" as they
are termed, take place to-day, embracing
musical selections, essays and addresses
One of the essays will be on the subject
of "The Right use of Newspapers"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
New Lights.

Captain Mather's company has pro-
vided the following additional mean
descent lights independent of the arc
lights in the city:
In First ward, eight lights; Second ward,
seven; Third ward, seven; Fourth ward,
seven; Fifth ward, eight; Sixth ward,
thirteen; Seventh ward, fourteen; Eighth
ward, thirteen; Ninth ward, ten; Tenth
ward, thirteen. Total, 100 lights.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
A Famous Doctor

Once said that the secret of good health
consisted in keeping the head cool, the
feet warm, and the bowels open. Had
this eminent physician lived in our day,
and known the merits of Ayers Pills
as an aperient, he would certainly have
recommended them, as so many of his
distinguished successors are doing.
The celebrated DIR. Farnsworth, of
Norwich, Conn, recommends Ayers
Pills as the best of all remedies for
Intermittent Fevers."
DIR. I. E. Fowler, of Bridgeport
Conn, says: layers Pills are highly
and universally spoken of by the people
about here. 1 make daily use of them
in my practice"
DR.. Mayhem, of New Bedford, Mass.y
says: "Having prescribed many thou
sands of Ayers Pills, in my practice, /
can unhesitatingly pronounce them the
best cathartic in USE"
The Massachusetts State Assayer, DIR.
\. A. Hayes, certifies 81 have made "a
careful analysis of Ayers Pills. They
contain the active principles of we'll
known drugs, isolated from inert mat
ter, which plan is, chemically speaking
of great importance to their usefulness.
1t insures activity, certainty, and uni
formity of effect. Ayers Pills contain
no metallic or mineral substance, but
the virtues of vegetable remedies in
skinful combination"
Ayers Pills,
Prepared by DR.. ]. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Sold by all Dealers in Medicine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Texas Patents.

The following patents were granted to
citizens of Texas, bearing date of May
90, 1888. reported expressly for HE
STATESMAN by Louis Bagger Co., me-
chanical experts and solicitors of patents
Washington, d. @. Advice freel:
No. $50, 402-Msrtir, I. j., Honey Grove;
pillow point.
No. 3S3, 146-Pilond, D. W., Waelder;
combined housekeeping, planting, and
cultivsting machine.
No. 3,264-Wiggins, R. H., New
Salem; elevator for cotton cleaning
machines.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
THE COUNCIL.
The Minority Reports of the Com
m1ttee on Retrenchment.

The following are the reports OF the
minority of the special committee pre-
sented at the last meeting of the city coun-
Gil on the subject of retrenchments sug-
gested by Mayor Nale:
AUSTIN, TEX, May 26, 1883.
To the Honorable Mayor and Board of Aldermen:
Gentlemen-The undersigned members
of the special committee of your honor
able BODY, appointed by the mayor at the
last regular meeting to consider certain
propositions for retrenchment proposed
by him, beg leave. to submit the following
report concerning the sanitary inspector
and tillermen:
First-We do not believe it wise TO de
stroy the Office of sanitary inspector, be-
ing convinced from observation and ex-
perience that public sanitation is a neces-
sity, and that it is better accomplished
when conducted by separate and distinct
department than when devolvIng on the
police. Especially do we consider it I'M
wise to make any change in this depart
ment or to make it subservient to any
other at this season of the year. Tie lives
and health of our citizens ere of greater
| Importance and value than the few dollars
proposed to be saved by the destruction
of this office, and we recommend its con
tinuance as at present.
Second-We do not assent to the pro
posed reduction in the salaries of the
drivers in the fire department. The rea
sons for increasing the salaries of these
men to $50 month, as given by members
of the city council at the beginning OF TIT
year, we consider coed and sufficient TO
continuing them at that price Throughout
} the year. The position requires skill, ex
perience and bravery, and day and nigh
duty. The men appear to be performing
} their work faithfully, and we conside
them fully entitled to their present com
pensaion.
We therefore recommend that no reduc
ton be made in their salaries. Respect
fully submitted, @. e. FISHER.
w. B. WORKMAN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
NV Little Girl

Had dreadful and a very alarming
cough, that at one time, after trying every
prescription, we feared, from her not re-
ceiving any benefit, that serious results
would follow. 1 was advised to try Tay-
lor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum
and Mullen. A permanent cure was the
result. T. 3. Cox, Big Island, Va.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Alleged Embezzlement.

charge of embezzlement has been
made in the court against E. W. Shandes
in connection with some business trans
actions between him and Mr.. e. Erskurs,
the amount involved heing about $400s
Colonel Stands gave bail to answer this
charge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Pease Park.

Alderman Brush, of the park committee
of the city council, who has been very
instrumental in his efforts to have the
Pease park improved, solicits bids for
fencing the park, which, it will be remem-
bered, was donated to the city by the late
Governor Pease. 1t embraces about forty
acres and can be made beautiful park
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
BaptiSed.

. Some of the late converts of the Second
Colored Baptist church were baptised
Sunday in the Colorado river, just below
the railroad bridge. There were only
eighteen of the twenty eight applicants
baptised, on account of the threatening
weather. The others will probably be
baptised next Sunday. Elder Massey did
the baptIsing, and made quite discourse
for the occasion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
P5aSe Monument.

Two carloads of granite from Portland,
Me-, arrived yesterday. It is intended
for a monument for Ex-Governor Pease's
remains. The weight of the granite is
10000 pounds and the monument will
probably be from thirty TO thirty-fve
feet high. Mr.. S. G. OFT is the contractor,
having had it cut out, and is now in the
city to see it erected. There were twenty
five pieces of it, ready for placing the
monument in position.