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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
The Bridge on Fire.

During the past few days the bridge
over the river has caught fire some three
or four time from old cigars lodging be-
tween the flooring. At one time the floor
was In light blaze, but the bridge keeper,
Mr.. Tumey, discovered it in time to pre-
vent damage. Per. ons should be careful
how they throw their cigars and cigarettes
on the bridge
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09

"That is not the shout of men who are
gong to win," said Lochiel at Killicrankie,
when he heard the wavering cheer Of
the opposing lines. The hesitation Of
the republican senate, as to whether it will
bring in the tariff bill or not is not, likely
to give its party much encouragement.
1t is admitted that the tariff needs re-
forming, but it cannot be intellgently
and honestly done on the lines of the Chi
cago platform, and the senate can neither
avoid nor settle the dilemma.-Providence
Journal, Rep.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
Bucklen,s Arn1ca Salve,

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chiltlains,
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles, or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 20 cents per
box. For sale by Morley Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
FIRsT GRADE.
Tapped the Suckers.

Billie Heiligmap, the Union market
man, caught couple of Iamb-l like suckers
fooling around in the alley back of the
market late Wednesday night, and he
promptly knocked one down, having con-
siderately tripped up the other one first
for him to fall on. Both then gathered
themselves together and made tracks and
escaped in spite of the doughty market
man. Nothing was missed from the
market,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
For the Old Vets.

Messrs. Hendricks g. Shepard, COM
mission brokers, yesterday generously
donated and sent out 10 the Confederate
home twenty pounds of excellent tobacco.
1t was received by Mr.. A. j. Daughney
with profound thanks and a broad grin.
In fact there were several broad grins as
the news circulated through the home, for
the old vets find great comfort in a sooth-
ing smoke or generous "chaw."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09

especially submitted,
WALTER Tips,
Treasurer Austin public schools.
Of the $S,672 SO reported as due for
taxes about $4,000 has been paid in since
the report was made.
The actual Indebtedness of the schools
is only about $4,000, against which the
city has in buildings and grounds pro-
perty valued at $6S,OOO. She also has a
magnificent school system ably and salts
factorily managed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
Weather Report.

Monthly report for July, 1888, from
Oscar Samostz, V. O. U. S. s., Austin, Tex.
Rainfall for the month, 0,95 inches; num-
Der of days on which rain has fallen, 8;
highest Thermometer during month, 50;
lowest thermometer during month, Sc;
average thermometer during month, 81.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
Happy Hearts.

There was private, but very happy we'd
ding last night in South Austin, that OF
Mrs. Sarah A. Bunton and Judge A. G.
Kellum, formerly of st. Louis. Rev
Junius Wilkins Officiated. Only relatives
and few friends were present
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09

and disbursements of the school funds by
the city of Austin, state of Texas, for the
scholastic year beginning September l,
1887, and ending July l, 1888.
WALTER TIPS,
Treasurer of Austin Public Schools.
LIABILITIES
OF the austin public schools, July l, 1883:
PRNGP'L INTEREST
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
He Was Truthful.

Stranger-"Will you please furnish me
some information about the management
of your city affairs, its financial condition,
taxes and population" Able citizen
"Sorry, sir, but Pm an alderman, and know
very little about city matters. You'll have
TO see the city clerk"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09

Bobby's mother had invited few
friends to tea, and Bobby was conse-
quently instructed to be on his best be-
haviOr. The conversation having become
animated at the table our young frieBd
was forgotten. A few moments afterward
his mother asked the servant for plate.
"You can have mine, mamma, there amt
nothin' on it," said poor little Bobby
Judpe
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09

The republican papers generally predict
that Mr.. Blaine will go into the Harrison
cabinet as secretary of state. For the
same reason that led him to write his let
ter of Withdrawals reason not altogether
unconnected, it is believed, with Mr.. CleVe-
lands popularity-Mr. Blaine himself mas
no confidence in this predictiop.-Chicago
Herald, Ind
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09

81 find, madam" said young physi-
clan, "that your husband is suffering
from overwork." "And will he have to
give up his place under the govern
nent?" she asked, anxiously. whats
that? Is he a government officialp
Eyes. SIR" "R-m! I'll diagnose his case
again. He probably needs exercise."-
New York Sun.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
ADVICE to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup shouia
always be used for children teething.
soothes the child, softeus the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind colo and -
the best remedy for diarrhOea 20 cents
bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
CITY AND COUNTY.
GFRoM THURSDAYS DAILY
Gave Them JCy,

The following dispatch was received by
the Rev. T. B. Lee yesterday;
FOUNTAIN HOUSE, WAUKEsHA, VIE
Your return to st. Davids gives us great
ioy. Your WAUKEsHA FLICK.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
Died of Sun Stroke.

Eli Garcia, formerly of Austin and who
used to keep the chilli stand on Congress
avenue, died of sun stroke Monday even
ing at his residence in Round Rock.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
100 Doses One Dollar

dent; Mr.. B. M. Weld, principal; M A
Fanny j Webster, teacher of history and
reading; Miss Emma +. Newton, teacher
of arithmetic and physical geography:
Miss Clara M. Hubbell, teacher of Greek
and English grammar; Miss Florence A.
Sperry, teacher of intermediate course,
SECOND AND THIRD GRADE.
Mrs. Ella S. Campbell, teacher of inter
mediate course.
FIRST GRADE.
Miss Phebe B. Parsons, teacher of vocal
and instrumental music; Miss Rose M.
Kinney, preceptress; Miss Caroline NJ
Park, matrop; Miss Martha j. Adams
special missionary.
The course of study is very complete,
and the school is doing magnificent work
among the coIored people.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
Rorsford's Acid Phosphate

Relieves the Feeling of Lassitude
So common in midsummer, and imparts
vitality.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
IRON FRIDAYS DAILY
Getting Ready for Harvesting.

The warm, dry weather is rapidly cur
ing and hardening corn, and farmers who
have no cotton to pick can begin gather
ing in short time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09

Estate of Geo. W. Sampson, de-
ceased, three notes of 1888 1913 $3.50
each, due September 10, 1884, $500 % S2Ol 81
Notes issued TO T. ]. Campbell
for Sixth ward school house,
held by Mrs. j. Eyth due Jan
nary 3, 1887 ................... SOS 20 ,o
j. NJ. Lewright, due September p 1,16 70 ~ 81
j. NJ. Lewright, due September 10 2,4Sl 9s Ivy W
City National bank, due Novem-
Der l, 1SsS..... .................... $50 W
Sidney Rocket due November 90, no
l, 1883 ........... @UVO W loo %
AT lean Methodist Episcopal
church, due June 81, lSSS..... 2So 20
Teachers salaries for the month
ending May IL, 1888. .........." 3,OOl %
Interest accrued as aboye.......,. 300 VI
Total liabilities. S14S,O1 81
RESOURCES.
Cash on hand ...,............... sGT 90
City school tax cole, ted from
which latter item a liberal de-
duction should b. made for
usual delinquency 80. ........... e,6'2 e3
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09

Get rid of that tired feeling as quick as
possible. Take Hoods Sarsaprilla, which
gvies strength, a good appetite, and health.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
THE CITY SCHOOLS.
Financial Statement of Treasurer
Tips for Last Year.

The following is the financial statement
of Treasurer Tips, of the Austin city
school board, for the year ending July l,
1888.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09

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, 1888-08-09

Laughter Lends a New Charm
To beauty when it discloses pretty set Of
teeth. Wilderness, when nature has sup
piled the element of loneliness, may be
retained through life by using the fra
grant SOZODONT.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
TEXAS CHAUTAUQUA.
Closing of the Chautauqua and
State Normal at San Marcos.

Closing of the Chautauqua and
State Normal at San Marcos.
The exercises of the Texas Chautauqua
assembly closed July 81, at San Marcos.
The exercises were more varied, more
campers we're on the grounds, and proba-
bly, more we're in attendance than ever
before. Austin was well represented, both
in the management and work of the
assembly, as well as by the visitors. Rev.
W. W. Pinson, Rev. W. H. Shaw, and
Rev. o. Mcintyre, all of Austin, were on
the board of managers. These gentle
men have given their time, money and
labor to the assembly. Mrs. Gilbert, of
Austin, was in attendandance all the time.
Besides rendering valuable assistance in
furnishing music, Mrs. Gilbert had a
large number of pupils. Mrs. Powell,
who has been teaching school in Austin
and Georgetown for some years, had a
large class of pupils in elocution.
THE SUMMER NORMAL INSTITUTE
was acknowledged Oh all hands to have
been one of the best conducted, most sue
cessful ever held in the state. Three
Austin teachers-Prof. 1. H. Bryant, Miss
Estelle Lewright and Miss F. R. Brooks
were present the entire time to give in.
structlon. Mr.. Charles Hufford, gradu-
ate of the Austin High school, made the
highest grade in the examinations fol-
summer normal certificates.
To make the assembly success more
money is needed to purchase more land
to put up hotel, cottages and other nee
essary buildings. San Marcos and Austin
are interested more than any other places
If the leading citizens of both places could
be induced to take hold OF the enterprise
properly, contribute literally, good in
stitution would be established almost in
the suburbs of Austin, if the trains could
be made to run regularly and fast enough
so that San Marcos could be reached in an
hour or less time. The natural attractions
and advantages of San Marcos are supe'
rior to any other near Austin and prob
ably superior to any in the state.
1t is to be hoped that the citizens OF
Austin will inform themselves properly OF
what such a summer resort ought to be
and Of what advantage it would be to the
citizens to have SO near such an institu-
ton. If they 90 this there is no doubt
but that Austin will do much more tC
make success of the worthy enterprise
than ever before.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09
STATEMENT.
To cash on hand september "

DIR,
To cash on hand September
1, Observation-Disclosures. 3 1,527 16
To each receipts from state
fund for support of schools
for year commencing sep
TENDER 1, lSS7.........,........ 1851 80
To cash receipts from city
school tax for year COM
MERGING September l, 1857.
From NJ. Mas ............. 3,1i2 So
To cash receipts from city
school tax for year COM
mencing September l, 1887.
From f. Sterling. ........ 1924 80
To cash receipts from sale
of town lots. ........., 32I 90
To cash receipts from trans
fer Of county pupils. Ar II
To cash receipts from tuition
non.residents ............ $50 25
To cash receipts from rent. 90 90
Miscellaneous ............ 100
s}s.97S1
Amount borrowed.....-........ 1890 90
Total receip s............ $53,764 "a
To balance. e. 90
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-09

L hereby certify that the above is a
true and correct account of the receipts
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-08
EurenSY.

This is what you ought to have in fact
you must have it to fully enjoy life.
Thousands are searching for it daily, and
mourning because they find it not Thou
sands upon thousands upon thousands
of dollars are spent annually by our
people in the hope they may attain this
boon. And yet it may be had by all.
We guarantee that Electric Bitters, if
used according to directions and the use
persisted in will bring you good digestion
and Dust the demon dyspepsia and install
instead eupepsy. We recommend Elec-
trio Bitters for dyspepsia and all diseases
of liver, stomach and kidneys. Sold at
SOC and $1.OO bottle by A. B. Jones,
druggist.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-08
On a Skill racticing Trip.

County Surveyor Ferris went to Rush
county the latter part of week before
last, and stayed there about seven days.
He was summoned there by telegram
from David Rathbone, one Of the lawyers
engaged in the defense of Huff, charged
with murder. Mr.. Ferris, in obedience
to request in the telegram, took bis
surveying instruments along. He was
engaged for couple OF days in surveying
the premises of Mr.. Huff He was placed
in possession of the field notes of Rush
county, and by their help and his own
skill succeeded in finding section cor
ner stone which was supposed to be
destroyed.
After succeeding so admirably in his
surveying, Nh. Ferris was made witness
in the case. The trial consumed about a
week. The man whom Huff killed was
on the latter's land when the killing took
place. The neighbors of the two men
generally regarded Huff as having COM
mitted the deed strictly in self defense.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-08
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your APPETITE
is poor, you are bothered with headache,
you are fdgetty, nervous, and generally
out of sorts, and want to brace up. Brace
up, but not with stimulants, spring med
icipes, Or bitteIs, which have for their
basis very cheap, bad whisky, and which
stimulate you for an hour, and then
leave you in a worse condition than be-
fore. What you want is an Alternative
that will purify your blood, start
healthy action of the liver and kidneys.
restore vitality, and give renewed health
and strength. Such medicine you will
find in Electric Bitters, and only 80 cents
bottle at Dr. Jones's Drug store. 8
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-08
A Residence Burned.

Tuesday afternoon. about 6 o'clock,
the residence of H. F. Morse was dis
covered to be on fire. No one processes
to know the origin of the fire. The first
flames noticed were issuing from about
the fire Hue. A multitude of people
were soon at the scene. Nearly all the
household effects were carried from the
house, and saved. The wind was blow
ing from the west, but it was not strong.
The building was burned to the ground
in about half an hour.
This house was insured for $500 in the
Springfield. It is the first of the original
"six cottages" in the northern part Of the
city, to perish.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-08

SENATOR PLUMB IND FORT RILEY.
The Kansas City, Kansas Gazette
pays to Senator Plumb a handsome
and deserving compliment for his
care in seeing to the necessary ap-
preparations being made for the i'm
provement Of Fort Riley, in this
state. Several hundred thousand
dollars have already been appropri-
ated for the stupendous system of
buildings which has been designed
for the fort. Fort Riley is to be
made the principal recruiting sta
ton for the army. From two to
three thousand men will be kept
there, and fifteen hundred or two
thousand horses. 1t will also be the
main point for the purchase Of
horses for the army.
The Gazette sensibly says that,
after the planning Of all this i'm
provement by army men, the ser
vices of a business member of
congress were necessary to give it
effect. Senator Plumb was the very
man for the work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-08
In Sympathy.

Dear little Leslie,
The Saviour has called him;
Sad are thy hearts,
Thou art weeping alone;
God, in His infinite wisdom and mercy,
Called him to live in his heavenly home.
Sadly you miss him,
Your darling so lovely;
Scarce had your arms embraced his sweet 10TH
Ere the death angel,
With griefladen pinions.
Makes you to weep DER his early tomb.
Dear little Leslie,
You know he is happy,
Resting in peace
On the dear Saviour's breast;
Think of him there, in the mansion OF glory,
Waiting for thee to enter thy rest. IA.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-08
WE'LL. SIR!

The sir alludes to bunny Bald
win, who sometimes scratches off
stuff for the Ellis Headlight. He is
frantic in his denunciation Of our
correspondent from Glencoe town.
ship. He also fires a few scattering
charges toward us-presumably for
having a friend in Glencoe town
ship.
But we wish to tell our Glencoe
friend something. He wrote with
reckless abandon when he asserted
that Baldwin was not Lincoln S
secretary Of war. Baldwin thinks
he was; and it matters not how sure
our correspondent may have been to
the contrary-he should have con-
suited diplomatic etiquette, and re-
Trained from so declaring.
Our correspondent was equally
rash in advising Baldwin fright out
in meeting" to leave Trego county
politics alone. We will tell you
why. Baldwin should not be held
accountable for posing as political
desperate until he has been in the
country long enough to learn that
there is county line between Ellis
burg and Glencoe township! We
argue, understand, upon the prin-
ciple that if this pious pelt from
beyond the land of the Piutes ever
learns better, he will do better. It
is not we'll anyway, our correspond
emit will probably bear us out in
observing, to be very bitterin denun-
citation of decayed animal matter.
1t is proper to lead him to think he
has scared you, and that hereafter
you will be his docile follower. And
why do we utter this? Because it
IS illegal and unjust to fret anybody
who cannot help being an idiot.
Baldwin really don't mean any harm.
Now, as for ourself, we intend to
yield to him absolutely the control
OF Trego county politics. He ac-
cuses us OF not surrendering in our
defeat. We surrender now to him.
Here, correspondent, take our pen,
SO we will be deprived of the priv
ilege OF an infraction of this prom
ise!
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-08
The Great National sweepstakes.
Portland Oregonian.

Portland Oregonian,
Uncle Sans speed programme,
over National track, November 6,
1888, free to all natives of the
United States. to wagon with run
ming mate, single all-day dash, purse
100000 in four yearly parts of
$4,000 each-S $4,000 added by his
excellency, the president, for largess
and things for the boys.
ENTRIES.
Prohibitionists enter the old
war horse, General Fisk, by Promo
ton, out of Volunteer; dam Stupid,
by Useless, out of Mistake. Run
ming mate, Thank God Brooks, out
of Original Fountain, by Coldstream,
he by Idealist, out Of Old Topper;
dam Blunder, out Of Good Intent.
Record, first entry. Driver, St.
John. Colors, water and tea.
The ladies name gray FLY. Belva
Lockwood, by Equality, out of Vo-
ter; dam Commemorate, out of Fair
play; age, unknown. Record,
distanced in 1884 on same track.
Running mate, Alfred Love, help
er horse, by Barkis, out Of Original
Amour; dam Happy, by anticipa-
ton. Driver, Lady Boomer. Col
ors, silk stockings, striped and
embroidered.
American party names J. Lang
don Curtis, a New York colt, by
Home-Ruler, out Of Ballot Box,
dam Franchise, by Immigrant, out
of Foreigner. Running mate, Wig
gonton, by Argonaut, out of
California Democrat. Record, first
entry. Driver, Pixley. Colors, red,
white and blue.
Democracy enters English Clyde
stallion G.. Cleveland; weight, forty
FIVE stone and ten pounds; by I'm
ported Free Trader, out of Golden
Club, he by British cob Necessity;
dam Luck, inbred from { Tuneful)
Tyre and Mugwump; Mugwump
out Of Civil Service Reform, by
dam Folly. Record, scratched
race in 1884, over same track, by
fouling Of Competitor St. John on
Competitor Blaine. Running mate,
Old Roman formerly Thurman),
out Of Copperhead, by Rebel Briga-
der; dam Sectional, out of Solid
South, he inbred by Kuklux and
Bulldozer. Driver, Jawny Bool.
Colors. English Jack and big ban
dana, twisted. This team may be
handicapped by Governor Of New
York.
Republicans name American thor
oughbred Ben Harrison, by Revo-
lutionary Sire. out of Original
Yankee; dam Splendid, out of Pros
perity, Prosperity out of Protection,
he inbred by Industry and Bread
winner. Record, never lost heat.
Running mate. Levi Morton, by
Patriot, out of True Blue; dam
Charitable, out of Generosity.
Driver, Jimmy G. Blaine with his
cfubs.) Colors, American flag
ahoat.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-08
Went Home Empty Handed.


County Attorney Willcockson, citizen
J. W. Kerns and other Logan county
gentlemen we're here yesterday and two
or three days before, attempting to get
about three thousand dollars paid back
to that county from our county treasury.
On the one hand, the authorities of Lo-
gan county claim that the treasury Of
Trego county has received from the mu-
nicipal township of Logan more money
than the latter has cost Trego county.
On the other hand. our county commits
sioners, who met yesterday to consider
this case, claim that the accounts in
question never have been balanced, and
that Logan county has made no case to
back its claim. This is all there is in
this matter thus far.
The gentlemen from Logan county
have gone home-whether to ponder over
the case or to let it drop, we are not
aware.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-08
That Patent Floor Dryer

To the Editor of the WESTERN KANSAS WORLD.
SIR:-I notice in yours of the inst. an
advertisement of patent floor dryer
which was used in the new church at
Collyer. I will say that said invention
is the exclusive work of my mother. The
invention has been purchased, and is not
for sale. If otherwise, it would be put
upon the market for those who could
thoroughly see through its merits.
G.. W. BLACKWELL.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-08

Hon. A. w. SMITH, Of Mcpherson, is
receiving praise from all quarters for the
active, able land manly part which he
took on the stump during the recent
canvass. We are particularly glad to see
friend Admire. of the Usage City Free
Press, warming up to him. In the spring
last east it treated him with GOODNESS
towering on the borders Of contempt.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1888-12-08
THE World is going to put this pr

TIE World is going to put this pre-
diction on record: In the case of the
perpetuity of the life OF Senator ingalls,
into period sufficiently remote, he will
have served his thirty years in the senate,
and thus become the second Benton OF
our country. The senator may not ap-
preciate this classification, but he will
understand our meaning. The principle
involved in his faying of Dan VOORHEES,
will keep alive in Kansas, not merely his
memory, but his popularity. g.