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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
PERSONAL POINTS.

Mre. A. s. Thweatt is seriously i'll.
Sam Allen, of Houston, is at the Dris-
kill.
Ike speyer, of Chicago, is at the Dris-
kill.
Mr.. L. G. Townsend, of Houston, is at
the Hotel Orr.
Mr.. Robert Miller, of Chapel Hill, is
in the city visiting friends.
Mr.. j. p. Borden, of Tyler, is in town,
and is stopping at the Hotel Orr.
Mr.. John Z. Martin, of New Orleans, is
in the city, guest at the Driskill.
Mr.. Bridges, prominent business man
of Mason, was in the city yesterday.
Mr.. j. W. Wood, wife aud SOD, of Mar
shall, are in the city, guests at the Hotel
Orr.
Attorney general Hogg went to Hemp
stead yesterday morning on official
business.
Mr.. L. D. HaIsey, of Louisville, ia
among the late arrivals, and is at the
Hotel Orr.
Mr.. H. M. Hunter, of San Antonio, was
among the arrivals last night and is al
the Driskill.
Mr.. W. Ii. Harrington, general repre-
sentative of the Detroit Free Press, is in
the city, guest at the Driskill.
Miss Etter HadeD, who has been visit
ing the family of General Shelley, hal
returned to her home in Mansfield, La.
Mrs. Litten, Miss Mamie Litten ant
Miss Iglehart returned yesterday from I
very pleasant visit to Lampasas springs
Mr.. Charlie Anderson, of the firm o.
Maddox Brothers 81 Anderson, returned
last afternoon from flying trip to La
Grange and Bastrop.
The many friends of the Misses Lena
aud Mamie Messcr will be glad to hear oil
their return from Now Braunfels, where
they have been on three weeks visit to
relatives and friends.
Rev. A. Blum, of Galveston, arrived in
the city yesterday morning. He will
occupy the pulpit of the Jewish syna-
gogue during the coming holidays. he
is stopping at the residence of Mr.. B. j
Kopperl.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
DELIGHTFUL PICNIC.
A Merry Day Yesterday out at
Phuegervllle.

Phuegervllle.
Yesterday near that prosperous German
settlement Pfuegerville, some eight or
nine miles north of town, there was
most delightful picnic.
The attendance was quite large and
among the guests were several from town :.
On the grounds we're about half a
hundred merry children, and, if ever
bright little ones had a joyous time, they
had.
One of the pastimes was as follows:
A hole was scooped in the ground large
enough to conceal rooster and one be-
ing placed in it large tin pan was
turned over him securely, combining him
in his position.
Then large circle was formed and the
children were blindfolded and the one
who first struck the pan three times re-
ceived tie rooster rs prize.
The sport created much amusement
and was heartily enjoyed by old as well as
young.
After this pastime, soaped pole was
climbed after tempting prizes swung
from near the top of it. This was fine
sport for the boys, and they entered into
it with will. Climbing the pole was no
easy task, and the slips and misses just
on the eve of grasping the prize, while
exasperating to the contestant,were mirth-
provoking to the merry crowd.
A superb dinner was served, and during
the day there was music on an organ and
fine singing. Guests from the city speak
in glowing terms of the unstinted hospi-
tality and generous treatment received.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
LOCAL SHORT STOPS.
Crisp Mention of the Less I'm
portant L cal Items.

portant Local Items.
Land agents report business dull
Green apples are plentiful at 80 cents a
peck.
The campaign sheets are not thriving
this year.
There was a picnic near Pfuegsrville
yesterday.
Assessor Metz is still hard at work on
his statistical report.
Farmers say cotton is opening rapidly
and pickers are in demand.
Some of the county roads during the
late rains were impossible.
Ell Paso grapes are plentiful at 10 cents
pound by the basket full.
Fishermen have good luck these days,
and some very fine strings are caught.
Preparations are being made for an
other big rally over on Robertson hill.
The second crop of bottom grass since
the rains is growing rapidly and will be a
good one.
| A bridge is wanted over Bouldin's
creek near the southwest corner of the
Deaf and Dumb institute lot.
The cotton compress was running yes
terday, and the indications are it will be
kept busy from now until the end of the
season.
The ice factories have kept the popu-
Iation we'll supplied with ice during the
season. At no time has there been {
scarcity.
Newspapers received from Florida a
The STATESMAN Office smell terribly from
the effect of the fumigation they hav,
undergone.
Many of the gardeners have planted {
second crop of Irish potatoes. In the
land of billiards. two crops in one yeal
is an impossibility.
Mr.. Radam's large and elegant build
ing is about completed. 1t is one o
the largest buildings in the city and il
known as "Microbe Killer factory No.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
National Encampment.

Col. j. G. DeGress, department COM
mander of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie, he's issued an order to all within his
jurisdiction, informing them that the
Twenty second National encampment will
take place in Columbus, o., on September
II to IA. Colonel DeGress and staff will
leave Austin on the evening of Septem-
Der Z, via the international and Great
Northern railroad, and will have as his
aides-de-camp NJ. w. Mann, Post No. 10,
Austin; Owen Finlan, Post No. 20, Lam
pasas, and D. s. Brown, Post No. 4, Fort
Worth, Assistant Adiutant-geneeal j. NJ.
0dell being unable to accompany the
command, Comrade Thomas Helm has
been assigned TO take his place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
An Aged Walf.

About o'clock yesterday evening an
old, gray-haired mans lame and demented,
was found in the yard in the rear of sos
East Sixth street. The police we're mott
fed, and on investigation learned that his
name was James l.. Graham, and that he
was 60 years of age. He said that his
home was in Tyler county, and that the
sheriff, Mr.. Kirby, was kind enough to
raise sum of money, with which he took
him to Beaumont, and, putting him on
the cars, told him to come direct to Aus
tin, where he would be placed in the hos
pital and we'll taken care of. He had
little over So in money and an old family
Bible. He was conducted to the central
station by Sergeant Palmer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
VALIANT DUELIST.
An Austin Warrior and a San
Marcos Young Man.
In the Cleaning Pop Away al
Each Other, But Fail to
Draw Blood.
It was about a young lady.

1t was about young lady.
The green-eyed monster also figured in
the bloOdless tragedy.
The principals were-but why give
names? 1t will suffice to say that one
was from Austin the other from San
Marcos.
There were no seconds, no anybody
but the two young men, and they were
seeking each others gore.
In the cleaning, with the twilight
throwing sombre hues DER mountain top
and valley, they would meet under the
shade of quiet grove and cheerfully
slaughter each other.
There was to be no fooling about it,
and if both were killed the whip-poor-will
tragedy and sing their requiem.
If only one fell cold, moist corpse, the
other was to gaze sadly few moments at
his dull eyes, weep few weeps over the
photograph of the girl and then flee to
Mexico.
They met.
hunter roaming the woods saw them,
and noticing their detected air, blanched
cheeks and nervous condition, he con-
cealed himself and watched for further
developments.
1t seems they were to fire one shot and
if neither was made a corpse they were
to make friends.
The ground was stepped off and the
valiant warriors took their places.
They trembled muchly and the hunter
heard chattering, as if jaws were being
rapidly worked and teeth chartered.
Three was feebly counted.
1t was the signal to fire, and the San
Marcos warrior managed to get mis- pistol
off.
The Austin man was not scathed, and
as soon as he discovered he was intact, his
courage mounted up in the courage ther
mometer and he glared ferociously at his
antagonist.
"Avaunt, there, base migrate. Promise
never to smole a smile upon the fair lady
again, and I'll let you departsin peace"
The San Marcos young man promised
and, gathering himself together, wended
his way back to the city, and, dismal and
gloomy, took the train for home.
The above is true story, but names
are withheld.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
The Ritinp Tnngna.

SANDER attacks us from behind. the bite
Is rarely felt unless 1t is malignant and per-
sistent Disease, too, often steals upon us
through vital channel. The air we breathe
affects the lungs-if it be malarious it enters
the blood, if it change too quickly in the tenn
perature 1t produces disease of the throat, Sc.
Whether Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is taken
to prevent or to remedy the various forms Of
disease produced by miasma, such as inter-
mittent fever, dumb ague, ague cake or bilious
remittent, it is and ever has proved to be an
effective and thorough remedy-one which
does not only ameliorate the symptoms OF the
maladies of this type, but eradicates their
cause. Dyspepsia, liver complaint, rheuma.
tism, bladder and kidney troubles are among
promptly relieves and ultimately removes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
The Tent Maatlnp.

The meeting was we'll attended last
night, and very interesting. Rev. Mr..
McIntiIe preached an earnest, impressive
sermon. He urged the necessity of
'singleness of purpose" showing it was
the only way to succeed in anything, es-
pecially 10 religion. The sermon was
interspersed with apt and touching illus
trations. A number came forward at the
close, and two PROGRESSED conversion. One
man, greatly advanced in years, was
among the penitents. The meetin Is
grow in interest daily. Service tonight
Mt & o'nlnck
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
ROSH HASHONAH.
The Israelltes to Celebrate Their
New Year This Eveninf.

Beginning with this evening ,;and con-
tinuing until tomorrow evening, the
Israelites of this city, as we'll as all over
the world, will celebrate their Rosh
Hashonah. or New Year 5649. II is
reckoned from the creation of the world,
and is welcomed by all Israel in the houses
of worship and in the family circles with
due reverence, rejoicing End thauks-
giving. No doubt, also, tears of anguish
will mingle with the tears of Joy, for no
year passes without leaving a wound in
many heart. This, however, intensi-
fies the solemnity of the day
by teaching most impressively
that evanescept and fleeing are the joys
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

of life, filling the heart with feelings azd
emotions bordering on holiness.
Services will be held to commemorate
the oof asion at the synagogue, Reverend
Doctor Blum, of Galveston, officiating,
beginning this evening at dark. A choir
will be in attendance, and good singing
rendered. The following compose the
choir: Mrs. Fannie Campbell, soprano;
Miss Sophia Kreisle, alto; Mr.. H. Karber,
tenor; Mr.. G. P. Warner, bass; Mrs. d.
Friedman, organist.
Everybody is respectfully invited to
attend the services.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
Surrendered Himself.

Tom Williams, colored, who has been
wanted for some time for being mixed up
in campmeeting riot, surrendered yes.
terday. A bond was fixed up for him to
have filled and he was requested to take
it and get it signed. Tom did so, but it
is feared he could get no one to go on it,
aud up to last night he had not returned,
to the infinite disgust of the officers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
The Knickerbockers.

At regular meeting of the Knicker-
booker Dancing club, held Monday even
ing at Turner hall, the following officers
were elected, viz: Will Dill, president +;
Geo. LanRguth, vice president, and R. L..
Thielan, secretary and treasurer. 1t was
decided to give their first soiree on Sep
TENDER IL, 1888, which will be an exmaple
of their many brilliant successive hops.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
The Abilene Fair,

We have received premium list for the
district fair to be held at Abilene, Tex.
October 8, 4, and 5, 1888. Everybody
invited TO attend. Excursion rates will be
given by the railroads to Abilene during
fair week, and strangers are especially
invited to the fair, where they will see a:
fine stock, as good agricultural pro
ductions, fruit aud vegetables as were
ever grown anywhere.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
THE STATE OF TEXAS,

Before the undersigned authority, on
this day came aud personally appeared j..
o. Buaas, who being by me duly sworn, on
oath deposes and says that he constructed
and put on the copper roof on the State
Capitol building, as sub contractor un-
der Gus Wilke; that Wilke furnished the
copper and the nails and afiant furnished
the solder and did the work; that the ma
terial furnished and used in the construc-
ton of said roof was strictly figst-clas' In
every respect and the roof was constructed
in every particular according to the plans
and specifications, and the workmanship
is in all respects first class.
Affiant says that copper is not a suitable
material for the roof of such building In
this climate. The expansions and con-
fractions of such metal render its use
impracticable and unsuitable for sGct
purposes. From this cause the sheeting'
of copper 10 the roof of the building have
been torn in several places, and this vii
necessarily continue as the result of tn
natural causes of heat and cold. This de-
feet cannot be provided against. In thi
roof and in its construction the expan
siors and contractions of the metal wer'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

cations, and the commissioners compelled
the company to stick to the original
ones.
General Walker asked permission to
PROFOUND a question, which was granted.
Governor, with all due respect to your
self and the board, l would ask If you
consider the board without expert testi-
mony capable to pass upon the WORK!
"Did we go to you some two or three
months ago and requested that an expert
be employed to examine this work, and
that if there was no appropriation to pay
him we would pay him out of our own
pockets?"
He admitted that we had, but said that
he did not deem it was necessary. He
and the board now were only acting for
the state, and for the best interest of all
concerned, and he wanted every man who
had complaint to have hearing.
The roof question coming up, Mr..
Wilke had the following document read:
AUSTIN, September 3, 1883.
Mr. Gus Wilke
Sir-As per your request have made
an examination of roof and specifications
for the roof of the new state capitol
building. think the work has been done
according to said specifications and in q
good workman-like manner.
1 do not know of any way to better
provide for the expansion and contraction
of the cutters and valleys and roof other
than has been done, when copper is used
for both valleys and cutters. Copper is
largely used for roofing in the West
Indies, or was at one time, bet the cutters
and valleys were made of heavy sheet
lead, which extended we'll under the copper
roof and was not soldered to the roof, but
held in place by cleats. 1 have removed
copper cutters and substituted tin and
for the same number of times while
resided in Kingston, Jamacai, WI
| Yours respectfully,
JOHN MCDONALD.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
The STATE OF TEXAS,

COUNTY OF Travis.
Before the undersigned authority, on
this day came and appeared Otto john
son, who, being by me DULY sworn, on
oath deposes and says that he is copper
worker and galvanized iron worker, andthat
he has had long experience in such work.
Afiant further says that he put on copper
roofs on buildings in Sweden, but has not
used copper in this country. He further
says that he worked on the roof of the
state capitol building as foreman of the
workmen, and that he knows of the con-
struction of the roof.
Atfiapt says that the material used in
the construction OF said roof and the work
done upon it we're first-olsss, and that
said roof is as we'll constructed and is as
perfect as it is possible to make it of cop
peg. Affiant further says that, on account
of the expansion and contraction of the
metal in this climate, copper is not suited
for roofing; that the leaks in the roof OF
the capitol building are caused wholly by
the expansion and contraction of the
material from heat and cold. He further
says that, in constructing said roof, the
expansion and contraction of the metal
from this cause were provided for as fully
as it was possible to do.
OTTO JOHNSON.
Sworn to and subscribed before me-
this the Sd day of September, A. D., 1888.
Witness my hand and seal of office,
L. s. A. j. PEELER,
Notary Public Travis County, Texas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
A Very Successful Boston MILL
merry Firm.

Messrs. Moore, Spaulding q Co., the
well-known wholesale dealers in millinery
goods at II Summer street, held one
twentieth of ticket 9O,443, which drew the
first capital prize of 100000 in the June
drawing of The Louisiana State Lottery
company. Friday last Mr.. Spaulding re-
ceived from the Adams Express company
a draft on the Maverick hank for $4,000.
Boston (Mass.) Record, July 3.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
Base Ball Laid Out.

Mr.. Joe Barbisch last night received a
dispatch from San Antonio saying the
New Orleans club had been disbanded, and
consequently there will be no games here
to-day. The dispatch stated, however,
that if players could be had here that the
San Antonio club will come over to-mor-
row and play a game.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
Married.

On Saturday, the LIST inst, at the resi-
dence of Reverend Father Lee, Mr.. Bob
Miller and Miss Virginia Amstead. The
ceremonies were performed in the pres
ence of few select friends.
The happy couple will leave for Fort
Worth on Wednesday next where they
intend making their future home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
A Watery Grave.

Mr.. James Clayton, aged 26, an English,
man and blacksmith, who followed his
trade in this city at Clark's foundry, was
drowned Sunday morning in the river
near the old Chambers mill. He and a
boy we're in bathing when Clayton got
over his depth and was drowned. His
body was found near the place of the &C
cident, and Coroner Calhoun held an in
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
Paul Quinn College.

The Paul Quinn college for oolored
students was estah lished at Waco in 1881,
and it has grown to be one among the
most prosperous schools in the south for
the colored race.
Connected with the college ia an in
dustrial department where agriculture,
carpentry and painting are taught. The
catalogue of the institution this year was
printed at the college, and it is credit.
able piece of work. There was a very
large attendance of students last year E.
The terms are as follows:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

provided for as fully as it was possible to
do, and the roof is as completely and per.
fectly constructed as can be done with the
material used. 10. BUAAs.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
Sd day of September, A. d. 1888. Wit
ness my hand and official seal.
L. s. PEELER,
Notary Public Travis County, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
Mr.. Gus. Wilke, Contractor:

Sir-At your request I have made an
examination of the roof of the capitol
building. lind the roof executed in a
good and workmaE-like manner, and in
strict accordance with the specifications
for this work.
The leaks are caused by the action of
heat and cold and are due to the use OF
copper. consider the expansion and
contraction of the metal has been pro.
viled for as much as is possible to be
done.
In regard to your question concerning
the quality of the wood work of the capt.
tol building, would state that consider
it first-class piece of work. 1 have never
seen anything better anywhere.
A. GARDINER,
Contractor.
AUSTIN, September 3, 1888.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
The Terrell ASYLUM.

Mr.. P. @. Taylor, of Austin, who is
making brick at Terrell for the addition
to the Terrell asylum, is turning out
large quantity of brick daily. He was in
town Monday, and says everything
is moving along we'll with the work at
Terrell.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
A Dull Day.

1t was dull day all round yesterday
about the courts. Nothing of interest
occurred in any of them.
No cases were tried before the justices,
and no cases were filed in either the
United States or district courts.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
CITY AND COUNTY.
IRON TUESDAYS DAILY. |
The Opera House.

Captain Millett has his opera house
placed in fine condition for the next
amusement season, and yesterday pur-
chased an $500 Grand Wheelock piano
from Harry Hazard for the exclusive use
of the ogera house.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
IRON WEDNESDAYS DAILY. ]
Dedication at Palestine.

Hon. o. II. Cooper has been invited 10
deliver an address at Palestine on Septem-
Der 10, the occasion being the dedication
of new 100000 public school building.
He has consented, and will be on hand.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06
AUSTIN, September 8, 1888.
The STATE OF TEXAS,

The STATE OF TEXAS, I
COUNTY OF TRAVIS.
Before the undersigned authority on
this day came and personally appeared,
D. S. Day and d. H. Neff.
d. s. Day being by me first duly sworn
on oath, deposes and says:
He has been engaged in the copper and
galvanized iron cornice business in st.
Louis and other places, for twenty-five
years, and thoroughly understands roofing
with copper aud other metals, and that he
has examined the roof on the state capitol
building. Affiant further says that the
material used in constructing said roof
and the workmanship thereof is first-class
in every respect. He further says that
copper is not suitable for roofing pur-
poses in this climate-that the expansions
and contractions from heat and cold rem
ders it wholly impracticable. He further
states that he has taken off copper roofs
in Cincinnati, and replaced same with
tin for the reason that the
copper roof leaked, cracked and
proved totally unfit for roofing purposes.
He further states that the expansion and
contraction of the copper roof by heat
and cold was amply provided for in its
construction as we'll as possibly could be
on the capitol building.
D. H. Neff being next by me duly
sworn on oath deposed and says: have
been in the metal roofing business for
fifteen years in Kansas, Ohio and Texas
and 1 have examined the roof on the
state capitol building and I fully concur
in all Mr.. D. S. Day has said.
DAVE NEFF,
d. S. DAY.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this
3rd day of September, A. D., 1888.
L, 8. A. j. PEELER,
Notary Public Travis County, Tex.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

FITs-All fits stopped free by DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. No fits after first
DAYS use. Marvellous cures. Treatise
and 50 trial bottle free to fit cases. Send
to DR.. Kline, 931 Arch street, Philadel-
phia, Pa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-09-06

The Rev. Geo. II. Thayer, of Bourbon
Ind, says: "Bote myself and wife owe our
ives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure. Sold
by Oscar SamostZ.
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