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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
RETURN OF THE GOVERNOR.
How the Week Was Spent in Gal
veston-Everybod Pleased.

Governor Ross and party returned yes
terday from Galveston, whittier they left
on Monday to witness the Semi-centen-
nial celebration aud attend the state ca
campment. They arrived in the city at
4:15 yesterday afternoon in a special coach
rendered by Maj. A. H. Swanson, general
transportation manager of the Houston
and Texas Central. The party looked
somewhat tired from travel as they
alighted at the depot, but they were IMAM
imous in voting the Galveston affair
grand one.
At Galveston, Colonel Shannon and Mr..
Garrett, representing the reception com
mittee, and Colonel Gresham and Mr.. L..
Blom, as individuals, assisted in doing
their utmost to make the time pass pleas
sntly.
Tuesday Governor Ross and lady, Gov
ernor Thayer and lady, of Nebraska; Cen
eral King, General Roberts, with staff, re-
viewed the dress parade at Camp Kiog.
Wednesday the party witnessed the
yacht race from the United States revenue
cutter DIX. At night the Garten Verein
concert and hop held the party, and,
quoting from the Galveston News, "Miss
Florine Ross, Governor Ross daughter;
Miss Lena Harris, Of Chicago, and Miss
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13

Annie Brahsn, of Seguin, were simply
charming in the snow white costumes and
fatigue caps"
Thurs lay the parade through the city
was reviewed from the grand stand, cor
ner of fremont and Market streets, by
Governor Ross and lady, Adjutant-Gen-
eral King, Majer-general Roberts, State
Health Officer Doctor Rutherford and
lady, Land Commissioner R. M. Hall and
lady, Colonel Houston, of Dallas, Mrs. II.
NJ Holmes. Aides: Major Fred Feigl,
Capt. L. p. SEEKER, Capt. Lawrence Ross,
Miss Florine Ross, in black lace attire, a la
militaire, with staff fatigue cap, accom-
panied by Miss Lena Harris and Miss
Annie Brahsn, dressed in similar costumes.
The parade was pronounced perfect by
the governor and General King.
At night the Mexican band, through
compliments of Colonel Corillo, serenaded
the governor and party. Everyone of the
party seemed pleased with the trip.
Governors Ross said-I am indeed de-
lighted with my trip to Galveston"
Msjor-general Roberts-I am too ia
tigued to talk, but had grand time.
Adjutant-kerersl King-My trip was de-
lightful. My little aide, May King Gill
bert, was i'll part of the time, but We are
both in praise of the trip.
Commissioner Hail. was highly de-
lighted and most royalty treated.
Major Feigl, aide-I agree with General
Roberts. The big time we had was enough
to fatigue the best of men.
Captain SEEKER, aide-We had big
time in the "Sandy Land"
Captain Ross, aide-I had grand time,
and think the Galveston girls just
lovely.
The ladies sanctioned the sentiments of
the gentlemen. Little Master Neville
Ross seemed the least fatigued of the
party.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
THE COURTS.

COURT OF APPEALS.
The following cases were decided yes
terday in the court of appeals:
Afirmed-Frank Cooper VS.. State, from
San Jaointo; W. N. Adams ct al. va. f.
York, from Milan; Mccall d Chalk VS..
Major Smith; from Parker; Geo. M. and
S. p. Barnard VS.. F. W. Burger, from Nc
Lehman county; Ben Frautt VS.. State,
from McLennan; F. Ibsch VS.. Clough ct
al, from Travis; j. B. Carpohan VS.. State
of Texas, from Parker; R. E. Barnes VS..
State, from Brown; Wesley Robbins VS..
State, from San Saba county; Bud Tucker
vs.. State, from San Saba; D. A. Parrish VS..
State, from San Saba.
DISTRICT COURT.
In this court yesterday, Judge Key, pre-
siding, the following proceedings were
had:
First National bank vs. Phoenix Cigar
company; submitted.
BEFORE THE SPECIAL JUDGE.
The case of L. B. Cochran, guardian, vs..
Lon Saul came up before Special Judge
Hutchinson, and the plaintiff was allowed
to amend his petition. The case will be
resumed this morning.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT.
The county commissioners court, after
auditing some claims and making some
road orders, went out yesterday to inspect
Barton's creek bridge, which is being con-
struoted. They found the work progress
Ing well. The sbutments have been COM
pleted and it is an excellent job. The
court adjourn I'D yesterday for the term.
The court will meet again on the Oath of
jane and sit as board of equalization,
instead of June 5, as enormously adver-
tiSad.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13

this, however, and was very much en-
joyed.
One of the striking features of the
graduating exercises was the address de-
livered by Doctor Waggener, of the State
university. 1t has been universally and
strongly praised by our citizens. 1t had
the finish that only literary expert could
give it, and still it was direct, forcible and
dealt with many practical matters. 1t
was rich in classic sallusions, and showed
the ripe wisdom of man who has read
and thought much. His views on the
jury system have been much discussed
during the day. He also occupied origi-
nal ground in his opinion of "Hamlet."
Not one of the points made but that was
presented in such way or was of such
nature as to attract deep attention. We
ara glad to have entertained this gentle
man within our gates, and shall be glad
to welcome him at any time in the fu-
ture.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13

ends MacHenson and Taylor, of Austin
and Messrs. Anderson aRd Easten.
Also speeches we're made by Reverend
Doctor Wright and Major Ira Ii, Evans,
both of whose addresses are highly
spoken of.
large crowd, both of white
and colored citizens were present.
The attendance has been largely increased,
about 25i students being on the rolls. The
institute, as a collegiate institute, was
founded in January, 1881, by the Ameri-
can Missionary association, and is still
supported by it. 1t occupies handsome
building and one of the finest sites in the
vicinity of the city. General Clinton B,
Fisk, of New York, is one of the trustees
The programme yesterday consisted OF
ROTATIONS, defamation, orations, vocal
and instrumental music.
The faculty consists of thirteen teach
ers, all white and from the northern states
Their names are as follows:
Rev. Henry L. Hubbell, D. D., presi-
dent.
Miss Fanny j. Webster, principal.
Charles Il. Smith, NJ. E., treasurer, and
superintendent of industrial training.
'uAoo ANoAA" huhoJ poaouoI VI Rrdm udE
and normal courses.
Miss Florence A. Sperry, B. s., teacher
of grammar and normal courses.
Miss Lydia s. Cody, A. B., teacher of
normal and college preparatory courses.
Miss Florence M. Smith, teacher of in
termediate course.
Miss Edith M. Thatcher, teacher of in
termedlete course.
Edward E. Wilson, assistant teacher.
Miss Phebe B. Parsons, teacher of vocal
and instrumental music.
Miss Rose M. Kinney, preceptress.
Miss Caroline M. Park, matron.
Miss Martha j. Adams, special mission
ary.
The pupils, of both sexes, come from
all sections of Texas and represent the
better class of the colored population.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
UNIVERSITY ITEMS.
The Great Lecture Hall to be Fin.
lshed by Commencement.


Contractor Mcdonald is pushing the
work on the main building at the Univer-
sity, in order to have the great lecture and
assembly hall in the second story ready for
commencement week. Mr.. Mcdonald,
who is putting up one of the handsomest,
most Imposing buildings in the state,
stated to reporter yesterday that the
hall would be ready. 1t is as large as the
hall of the house of representatives, looks
like tneater, is 170x128 feet, stage 24x70
feet, and will seat $500 people,
with 1000 in the galleries. The entire
building, Mr.. Mcdonald says, will be COM
pleted by September l, and at total cost
of $4,000, and out of it all he will make
but a small profit.
While at the University the reporter
went through the operative portion of the
building and found many things of inter
est. Few persons have any idea of the
large and splendid collection of geological
specimens and ouriosities in the museum
of Professor Hill. One thing noted was
the skin of an armadIllo-a species now
nearly extinct, which inhabited the lower
Rio Grande and the cotton section of the
southern states.
Visitors at commencement ought by all
means to descend into the museum of
mineralogy of Professor Everhart in the
west wing and see the meteorolite-a solid
mass of meteoric iron, black and shining
and weighing 300 pounds. This meteorolite
fell from the skies in Wichita county, in
this state, but when is not known. ALI we
know is it was found AID worshiped as
something supernatural by the Oomanche
Indians; was removed by Major Neigh
bors to Fort Belknap in 1858, and has now
passed into the University collections.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
TFROM FRIDAYS DAILY.]
Lost Her Hat,

Yesterday morning bevy of sweet girl
graduates from the Stuart Seminary
went up to the top of the capitol dome
and while they were sdmiring the pictur-
esque city of Austin spread out before
them and gazing at the beautiful country
around, dotted with farm houses, orchards
and gardens, a gentle zephyr-a maiden
zephyr-fresh from the flower dotted
prsiries of the south, naughtily kissed the
cheeks of one of the fairest in the group
and then, as if to secure some ransom
for it's return, carried with it the young
lsdy's hat. The capitol roof was searched
and the grounds below, but the maiden's
hat that was stolen by the maiden zephyr
has not yet been found.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
THE COUNTY ALLIANCE.
The Cotton Yard Assured-Har.
monlous Meeting Of Farmers.

monlous Meeting of Farmers.
The meeting of the County Alliance yes
terday wss in every way representative
one. The members seemed bent on bust
ness, and they transacted it with an en-
thusiasm that shows which way the wind
blows. The very bsst of feeling prevailed.
The committee to arrange for the es-
Enlistment of cotton yards made their
report, which was adopted unanimously.
This committee also submitted plan for
conducting the yards when opened. A
board of directors was elected with full
authority to complete all arrangements, to
construct buildings, platforms, fences, etc.
The following is the committee: s. O.
Cranberry, j. o. Maxwell, J. 3. McClintock,
X. Ray, j. W. Cloud, j. d. Fields, w. D..
Miller, s. p. Lane and u. w. Wood.
Abont $500 was subscribed TO be paid
on demand to push to completion the
work soon to begin. It is understood
that the board of trade will be liberal
when the time comes for them to act.
The Alliance has assurances that they will
contribute to the establishment of the
yards. The enthusiasm was not confined
10 those members who reside near Aus
tin, but from every section of the county
the same feeling existed. 1t is settled
fact now that Austin will have place for
the farmer to store his cotton protected
from storms and thieves. When it was
known on the streets yesterday that the
Alliance had settled the question OF
whether Austin was TO have the cotton
yards or not, and 1t had been answered in
the affirmative, there was sigh of relief
as It had been stated that opposition OF.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
DOUBLE WEDDING.
A Brilliant Wedding at the South
ern Presbyterian Church.

ern Presbyterian Church.
The hour was O'Clock, and long ere
that suspicious moment had arrived the
auditorium of the Southern Presbyterian
church was orowded-aye, packed to wit
ness the double marriage of Miss Lei Red,
of this CITY, and the Rev. j. M. Percell, of
Bolton; and Miss Fannie Speed, of Marion,
Ala, and Mr.. j. B. Davies, of Austin.
Promptly at the appointed hour little
ripple of excitement in the audience pro.
claimed the approach of the wedding
party.
The ushers forming the wedding party
marched to the altar to the strains of
sweet music played by the skilled hands
of Miss Ritz, one couple taking the right
and the other the left isle, meeting in
front of the pulpit, where Doctor Smoot
stood. The words we're few and simple
that bound the hearts and hands of these
four for the rest of life. As Doctor Smoot
pronounced them man and wife the music
pealed forth as if in sympathy with the
happy fiutter of the hearts that beat high
with Joy, and the newly welded couples
marched down the center aisle pre-
ceded by the following maids and
masters of honor: Bessie Brown
and Hubert Leitnaker, and Nellie McDon-
nell and Arthur Woolford, strewing their
path with sweet scented roses and lilies as
fair as the brides themselves. In this
manner "those whom God had Joined to-
gether" passed through the doorway ac-
companied by the expressed wishes of
their numerous friends that their path
through life might be as sweetly bedecked
with flowers as were the aisles of the
church on their bridal night.
The contracting parties are all too we'll
and highly known here and elsewhere to
need further comment from The STATES
MAN. The brides, looking their
loveliest, were dressed very similarly
in white MORE antique with
white train of Henrietta cloth
and bridal veil falling in graceful folds
from the head. In their hands each car
ried bouquet of orange blossoms with
numerous lilies arranged in their hair.
The ushers for the occasion were Messrs.
Hitler Hart, Arthur Watson, Graham
Street and George Hudson.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13


listed. If there was any opposition at any
time it melted away as the dew before the
morning sun.
Now that the farmers are about to do
their duty in this important matter, and
have shown their faith by their works, let
the citizens Of Austin show their apprecia-
ton by coming forward and lending a
helping hand.
About $1,000 have been subscribed,
which can be called in at aEy time. This
is not considered a sufficient sum to make
all the Improvements the farmers contem-
plate, but sufficient amount to insure
the yards to Austin and to make such i'm
provements as will be necessary for the
coming season.
The board of directors will have meet
ing to perfect their organization on next
Friday at 10 o'clock in their hall in the
capitol.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
Governmental.

The reports of the school census of the
following counties and cities were received
yesterday at the department of education:
Blanco, Midland, Caldwell, San Jacinto,
Houston, Washington and BRENNAN.
The report from the city of Houston
shows scholastic population of 5,803,
and that from Washington county shows
1921. A peculiar feature of most of these
reports is that they show larger female
population than male.
The following are the sales of schools
University and asylum lands for the past
several months:
September, 81 1868 acres; October, sc, 613;
November, 5O,239; December, 54,675; jan
nary, &c, 1888; February, 50,O6S; March, 49,
845; April oklahoma month";, 25,417;
May, 57,345.
The following are the number of acres
of land belonging to the common schools,
that have been leased for the past several
months: September, 68,S87; October,
1861; November, 76,G10; December,
211 227; January, 1905; February, &c.
768; March, 81,17S; April, Gl,610; May,
1908.
Number of acres of University land
leased: September, GAO; October, 4,480;
January, $500; February, $40; March, $40
Number of acres during May leased of
land belonging to the Blind asylum, 480;
the Orphan asylum, 160.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
The following county reports we're re-
ceived yesterday by Commissioner Foster
Live Oak, Wilson, Leon, Limestone.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
Eupepsy

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 1t not.
Thousands upon thousands Of dollars are
spent annually by our people in the hope
that they may attain this boon. And yet
it may be had by all. We guarantee that
Electio Bitters, If used according to direc-
tions and the use persisted in, will bring
you good digestion and GUST the demon
dyspepsia and install instead eupepsy. We
recommend Electio Bitters for dyspepsia
and all diseases of liver, stomach and kid
Deys. Sold at 500 and $I.00 per bottle by
Morley Bros, druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
AN ARTESIAN WELL.
A Well in Austin Which Shows
Strong Mineral ProperUles.

On the 31st of last October Colonel
Tom Helm began sinking an artesian we'll
in the suburbs of Austin, one mile north
east of the University, known as the
Grooms' addition. The machinery com
monty used in Pennsylvania was employed,
and, after forty-three days work, water
was struck at depth of 1900 feet. The
diameter of the aperture is six inches, and
from this steady stream of clear, cold
water has flowed ever since and in such
quantity that an artificial rivulet now finds
its way from the mouth of the well around
the foot of the hill, on which the we'll is
situated, and down into the valley of the
little creek that flows near by.
taste OF ths water at once, and, to the
experienced palate, betrays it's mineral
properties.
Ia fact, an analysis pasted up on the
surrounding platform gives the analysis
made by the state geological department.
This shows the presence of soda in various
combinations, chiefly the sulphate; also,
magnesia, iron and other minerals. Soda
is the chief ingredient in this one of
Natures own prescriptions-and she never
errs. Following is the analysis:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
BURNED TO DEATH.
Two Young Daughters of Robert
Morgan the Victims.

Two Young Daughters of Robert
Morgan the Victims.
The news of the horrible, fatal burning
of two young girls reached the city yes
terday from the Onion creek neighbor-
hood, about eight miles from the city.
1t appears that Thursday Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Morgan, who were absent from
their house, sent their two daughters,
aged respectively 10 and 10, to kindle a
fire preparatory to cooking dinner. The
youngest attempted to kindle the fire with
kerosene, and the usual result at
tended. There was an explo-
sion, and the unfortunate child
was literally covered with the burning oil.
The burning liquid was also scattered
about the room by the force of the explo-
sion. The Oldest girl rushed to the assist
ance of her sister and her Clothes too were
ignited making the tragedy double one.
The two sisters were horribly burned and
both died after lingering for several hours
in great pain and suffering. A baby
about eighteen months old was in the
room at the time of the explosion and
il is feared that it also is fatally burned.
The father was in the city yesterday and
purchased two baskets for his dead chill
dren, who we're to be buried in the same
grave. The entire neighhorhood is ex-
cited over this sad affair, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Morgan have the sincerest sympathy
of their neighbors. The affair was GER
tainly most horrible one-one that ap-
pals and in it's frightfulness almost goes
beyond the comprehension of the mind.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
The Johnstown Fund.

Messrs. F. M. Maddox, @. G. Caldwell,
A. j. Gibson, w. A. Glass, r. M. Thomp-
son, r. M. Castlemsn and s. M. Burt, the
committee appointed by the board of
trade to solicit funds for the YOUNGSTOWN
sufferers, turned over $485 yesterday to
Mr.. A. T. McKean, secretary of the board
of trade, to be forwarded to the YOUNGSTOWN
relief committee. Captain Millett has
offered the use of the opera house for any
entertainment that may be gotten up for
the benefit of the sufferers, and an effort
will be made to induce the Musical Union
to give concert sometime next week.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
A Deserved Compliment.

Mr.. Sam II. Dixon, of the agricultural
department, has been invited to write a
poem for the annual reunion of the
alumni of the Baylor university at Waco.
This is deserved compliment to the lit
erary accomplishments and ability of Mr..
Dixon. Although yet young man, Mr..
Dixon is the author of several books and
Is one of the most graceful writers in the
state. He is gentleman of first-class
talents in every respect, and a man of his
marked ability as writer must claim REQ
ognition in the literary world.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
The Dead Mexican.

The STATESMAN several days ago con-
tanned an account of the drowning of a
Mexican while attempting to wade across
the river at Thompson's ford, about four
miles below the city. The body was
found yesterday in the river about two
miles below the ford, and Justice George
Calhoun went down yesterday and held the
inquest. The mans name was Ennocencio
Solozar, and it is said that he lived in this
city. 1t is supposed that he was taken
with cramp while crossing the river and
was drowned. He was buried at the coun-
ty's expense.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
CITY AND COUNTY
[FRoM THURSDAYS DAILY
A Wise Selection,

Prof. @. A. Bryant, editor of tho Texas
School Journal, has been elected supsrin-
tendent of the public schools of Gaines
vile, and the board of trustees of that
city, are to be congratulated upon their
wise selection. Professor Bryant is a
gentleman of excellent education, and an
educator of ample experience. With. his
rich mental attachments, he happily COM
bines cordially and sincerity of man
ner that will rapidly make him friends in
his new home. Professor Bryant will re-
tain the editorship of the journal until
after the August number is issued, and he
will take charge of the Gainesville schools
at the opening of the fall session.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
TILLoTSON INSTITUTE.
Annual Commencement of the
Leading Colored School of
Texas.

The commencement and examination
exercises of the above institution closed
yesterday.
There were only two graduates in the
high normal class. These were Columbus
Newson, of Oakland, and John g. Hunt, of
San Antonio. The diplomas we're pre-
scented by Rev. H. L. Hubbel, d. D., pres
ident of the institute, in an address suited
to the occasion.
Addresses were also delivered by Rsver-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-06-13
governmental.

Captain FusSelmsn, of the State Rang
e:s in Brewster county, writes from Alpine,
in that county, to Adjutant-genaral King
an account of the killing of the Mexican,
Donaciano Berlanga, by him recently.
Fusselman says deceased was a desperado,
had shot man in the town of Raymond,
terrorized the town, riding through IL and
firing off his pistol, and they had sent for
the Rangers to arrest him. When Fussel-
man came up with him it was at night
while thunderstorm was passing. II
was dark, but the two men opened fire on
each other and fred every time the light
ming flashed. Fifteen shots were fred,
Berlanga having received five fatal shots.
The treasury figures for May show the
principal funds as follows:
General Revenue: .................,S 7O5, 1S2.y
Available school fund .......,,. b1T58S4
Available University fund. .......m ,02
Permanent school fund .............., 116,016.6o
Permanent University fund. ........ 6,b97. S3
Total each In treasury June 1...., ;. 1885, 1883
Total disbursements for quarter ends
ing june l...-.. l,oO1,4Sos4
The following charters were filed yes
terday:
Warner Irrigation company, Of Deaf
Smith county; capital stock, $4,000. In
corporators: f. p. and j. b. Warner and
A. B. Kearney.
The clerks ia Mr.. Lawrence's depart
ment are busy examining the files of sales
of land under the old land board, with
view to validating them under the law
passed by the last legislature. Several
thousand files are to be examined. One
class of purchasers who have settled and
complied with the law will have no trouble,
and their claims will be marked validated
without further ado. Another class must
furnish proof of settlement. Still another,
whose claims cannot be validated under
the law, will be notified 30 that they need
not pay interest in August and lose the
same.