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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Governmental.

The following tax collectors settled with
the comptroller yesterday:
s. NJ. Jeter, Polo Pinto county; j. f
Collier, Ersth county; j. F. Morris, Cook
county; G. W. Cunningham, Mills county;
R. R. Russell, Menard county; w. A. Cobb,
Freestone county; j. T. Gillespie, Brew
ster county.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
The following reports of county officials
were received yesterday by Commissioner
Foster;
Collectors Colorado, Frio, Guadalupe,
LaSalle, Williamson.
STANDARDIZATION, Somerville.
County clerk-Camerop.
The collectors have commenced to re-
spond to the commissioners circular. The
collector of Williamson county reports as
follows;
Two banks, capital, $434,O0O, rplus
January l, 100000; mercantile houses, Sc;
lawyers, II; retail liquor dealers, 13; retail
beer dealers, 2; flour mills, 3; ice factories,
2; chair factory, l.
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE.
Adjutant-general King yesterday re-
ceived an application from private ciii-
zens of Frio aud Atascosa counties, ask
ing that Rangers be sent out to those
counties to break up a gang of horse
thieves. General King will net send the
Rangers, as the county authorities are
probably able to look after the horse
thieves
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
TRAVIS COUNTY STATISTICS,

Report of County Collector Morris
and Commissioner Foster.
County Collector Morris has prepared
the following report to be sent to the state
statistical department.:
Number of private banks in the county
January l., 1889, l.
Name and location of such bank OF
banks, ]. H. Raymond g. Co., Austin.
Amount of capital stock January l, 1899
not ascertained.
Amount of surplus fnnd January l,
1889, not ascertained.
Number of mercantile establishments in
the county on January l, 1889, exclusive of
wholesale and retail liquor houses, 210.
Number of lawyers in the county Jan
uary l, 1889, 80.
Number of dentists in the county Jan
uary l, 1885,,
Number of retail liquor dealers in the
county January l, 1889, 20.
Number retail beer dealers in the county
January l, 1889, 80.
Number wholesale dealers in the county
January l, 1882.
Number of flour mills in the county,
none.
Number of saw mills in the county,
none.
Number of ice factories in the county, 2.
Number of brick manufactures in the
county, g.
Various other manufacturing enter
prises in the county, 20.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
The Unfinished Waller Greek
Bridge.

hOoIlN, ihhy ~ Apo0''
To the Editor of the Statesman.
Some two months since an iron bridge
WAS erected over Waller creek on Magnolia
avenue, but for some unknown reason
work there ceased, leaving that street,
which is one of the thoroughfares into the
city, absolutely blockaded by huge stone
wall about 8 or . feet high on either side
of the creek. just why the work of grad
ing has not been done and the street re-
opened for travel nobody seems to know,
and officials seem careless. In its present
fix 1T Is great convenience to
the citizens living in the northeastern part
of the county, for it oompels them to
travel considerably out of their way in
going to or returning from the city. Will
you, therefore, call attention of the proper
authorities to this condition of things, and
ask how much longer a suffering people
will have to wait for this public highway
to be reopened? Can grading and beauti-
flying not cease elsewhere for few days
till this much needed work can be donef
COUNTRY.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
POLITICAL POINTS.


Foraker Not Candidate for Third
Term.
CINCINNATI, May 21.-Gov. j. B. Foraker
was in the city last night and to-day. This
afternoon, when interviewed as to his as
pirations for a denomination for a third
term, be said: "No, sir; am not a can
didate. have been honored twice by the
election of the people for governor. Any
body who knows aught about
the dutiet and responsibilities of the
Office would be satisfied with two
terms. | should regard third term as
penalty for my popularity, because I
could consider an election to third term
nothing short of being punished for serv-
ing two terms. have great many good
friends in the state who have ambitions,
and whom the people of the state would
delight to honor. Some of these gentle
men have strong claims upon the repub-
lican party. l do not want to be consid-
cred in their way. l am not candidate
in opposition to any Of these gentlemen.
am notgreedy, and am doing nothing to
promote my nomination for third
term"
His phraseology in the last two or
three sentences is looked upon as ightly
contradictory of his 81 am not candi-
date"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
The Austin Crews.

The Austin Greys were royaly enter
tanned last night at the residence of their
chaplain, Rev. L. B. Lee. The host and
hostess were ably assisted by Mrs. Brown
and Misses OctavIa Proctor, Bendeta
Moore, Palm and Bisoh. Little Eugene
Barbisch, the company's masootte, was
present in all his smiling glory, and was
the center of attraction among the fair
sex, and several of the boys seemed to
envy him, in fact, were heard to say they
would like TO be the mascotte.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

bigamy in McLennan county and given
two years in the penitentiary; pardoned
on account of ignorance of the law.
Sandy Hayes, of Cook county, stealing
horses, fifteen years, convicted In 1882;
five years RENTED.
Charles Luttrell, of Hunt county, muir
der; five years, convicted in January, 1887;
full pardon, application numerously
signed.
Robert Deadmsn, of Bastrop, two cases
of horse theft, sentenced in May, 1873, to
twelve years; full pardon.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
The following reports were received
yesterday from county officers:
Tressurers-J Jasper, Johnson, Karnes,
San Jacinto, Sabine.
County clerk-Travls.
Sheriffs-Henderson, Mason, Montgom-
cry, Wharton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
The Confederate Home.

The following letter, containing a gen
erous donation to the Confederate home,
has been received by Major Shelly:
WACO, Tex, May Is, 1889.
Major Henry E. Shelly. President Board of Di-
rectors, Confederate Home, AUSTIN Tex:
Dear Sir-In accordance with the
wishes of Hon. Sheppard Romans, presi-
dent of the Provident Savings Life As
surance society, of New York, I herewith
enclose check No. 355 on the First Ma
tional bank for 800 as contribution
from said company to the Confederate
home. l trust this act of generosity may
be emulated to such an extent by the
citizens of our state that In short while
the Home may become a monument to
our state, pride to our people and a
comfort to our old veterans.
Respectfully,
r. B. PARROT,
State Agent, Provident Savings.
In addition to this a citizen of Austin
contributed S. last week to the Home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
The Alliance Cotton Yards

The little differences that existed among
the Alliance people have been adjusted,
and they are hard at work preparing to
open the cotton yard for which they leased
Brush park. 1t is understood that the
committee having in charge the arranging
of matters are advocating called meet
ing of the Alliance at an early day to take
final action. It is said that a stock COM
pany will be organized to conduct the
yard. The yard will be thrown open to
everyone interested in buying and selling
cotton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
AN INTERESTING OCCASION.
The First Communion at st. Ed
wards College on Sunday,

"oAo SOl16S0 Oh sunday.
On Sunday morning, at the 10 O'Clock
mass, many of the younger students of
St. Edwards college and other young peo-
pie of the neighborhood made their first
communion in che college chapel. The
ceremonies, which were very impressive,
were witnessed by some of the parents of
the first communicates from distant parts
of the state, and other visitors. 1t was
formerly the custom in Catholic countries
still preserved to some extent, but more
especially In Gsrmany-to make the day
of first communion grand holiday in the
full sense of the word, and to leave moth
ing undone that could conduce to the hap
piness of the first communicates. Rev
erend President Hurth is an ar
dent advocate of the custom,
and, under existing circumstances, nothing
was spared in the effort to make this event
memorable one to all who participate d
in or witnessed it.
At half past O'Clock the Sodality of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, composed of the
senior Catholic students, assembled at the
college chapel, and, headed by their stan
dard bearer and two assistants, carrying a
beauti nj banner of damask and gold
went in procession to the study hall, where
they were Joined by the other Catholic
students and returned to the chapel.
Reverend President Hurth, Rev. j. B.
Scheier and the Reverend Timothy Maher,
@. s. O., brought up the rear of the pro-
oession, singing the hymn, "Veni Creator"
When the procession entered the chapel,
the choir took up alternate strophes of
the hymn until the conclusion,
after which solemn high mass was
begun, with Reverend Father Hurth as
celebrant, Rev. j. B. Scheler deacon and
Rev. L. Maher subdeacon. Reverend
Father Hurth delivered an eloquent al ID
very impressive discourse on first com
munion, its nature, the dispositions neces-
sary to its worthy reception and the beau
tifnl thoughts and "reminiscences asso-
ciated with the event. Some of the visit
ors at the close were heard TO remark that
the affair was really grand, and it was
truly day not soon to be forgotten, es-
pecially by those who participated in it.
In the afternoon the boys had games on
the Campus.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
THE SAM HOUSTON NORMAL
Programme of Exercises at the
Approaching Commencement.

Approaching Commencement.
The STATEsMAN is under obligations to
Miss Daisy Shaw, of this county, who is at
present student at the Sam Houston
Normal school, for an invitation to be
present at the commencement exercises,
to take place at Huntsville from May 26
to 30. The following is the programme
of exercises:
Sunday, May 26-11 O'Clock a. m.-Com-
mencement sermon by Rev. E. B. Chapel,
of Austin.
Tuesday, May 28-9 to IL a. m.-Regu-
lar school work; $3.50 p. M, joint enter
tainment of the literary societies.
Wednesday, May 29-9 to ~ a. m.-
Regular school work; 4:3o p. M, Alumni
entertainment; $3.50 p. M, annual address
by Hon. John M. Moore.
Thursday, May 800 to ~ a. m.-Com
mencement essays and orations; $50 p.
M, presenting diplomas, certificates and
medals by Gov l.. s. Ross.
Addresses to the graduating classes by
DR.. j. Baldwin and others.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
A Remarkable Child.

Special to the Statesman.
SAN ANTONIO, May 21.-A negro child
of remarkable physical development was
brought to the city to-day for medical
treatment. He came from Bas trop, whe re
he was born ten years ago. His name Is
Munroe Singers. At birth his weight was
twelve pounds. After ten years. growth
he now weighs forty-fve pounds, thirty of
which is on the head. few weeks after
birth the hydrocephalus development was
noticed, and various artificial means we're
resorted to with no avail to check
the frightful expansion of the head.
The ohild's il telligence is remarkable, his
conversational powers bling equal
to the average grown pers, n
and his perceptive faculties APP,
parently being much keener. The
circumference OF the head is BIZ inches,
while the latest measurement from the
base of the skull to the top OF the frontal
bone is 3313 inches. The boy has perfect
control of his abnormal Uranium, which
sets upright and in perfectly natural
position. The child's height is SO inches,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
City Contracts Awarded.

The members of the printing committee
OF the city council, consisting of Aldermen
j. B. Nitschke, j. W. Graham, w. FILLER
Mayor Male, ex-otficio, met yesterday at
noon in the mayors Office and opened the
bids for furnishing the city with stationery,
doing the city job printing and publish
ing the ordinances, etc. The contracts
were awarded as follows: For stationery,
Jos. A. Maggie; for city job printing, b..
Won Boeckman, land The AUSTIN STATESMAN
was awarded the contract for publishing
the ordinances and making other official
publications.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Distinguished Visitors.

A distinguished party of visitors arrived
IN the city yesterday morning on a special
train and spent the day in the city. In
the forenoon they visited the capitol,
called on the governor and looked through
the magnificent capitol building. The party
consisted of Major ]. Waldo, general traf-
nc manager of the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas railway; Colonel j. j. Frey, gen
eral superintendent of the Missouri, Kan
sas and Texas, and the following capital
lists: James Hagerman and Hugh G. Ward
OF Kansas City; H. X. Enos and Simon
Sterne, of New York, and R. G. Foster, of
Denison. The party left last night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
A Prominent Lawyer Missing.

A gentleman from Lockhart was in the
city yesterday and confirmed the report
about the Uneasiness of Judge Bethel
Coopwood's friends on account of his un-
explained absence. 1t seems that he
starttd overland to Brownville and was
heard from once on the way, but all forts
to ascertain his whereabouts since have
proved futile. The missing man is a we'll
known lawyer and was formerly citi-
zen of this city. 1t ia feared that he has
been murdered.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
The Canitol Grounds

Mr.. W. NJ. Johnson, the civil engineer
of Dallas, is in the city, and in the course
of conversation yesterday with a
STATESMAN reporter, Mr.. johnson said he
had come here in response to a telegram
from the capitol board. The attorney
general, who is member of the board, is
absent, and therefore the plans of the
board in regard to improving the grounds
cannot be ascertained until bis return.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
The Dogs.

Yesterday and she day before were not
good days for dogs. Every dog has his
day, but if the canine mortality of the past
two days continues, every dog that is left
Will be able to have several days, if he so
desires, so depleted will the ranks of the
CANNES become. On Monday forty six
dogs we're hauled out to the dog cemetery,
and yesterday in the forenoon forty one
were carted out to their last resting place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Texas Gun Clubs.

Special 70 The Statesnan.
DENIsoN, May 2l.-The representatives
of the various gun clubs throughout the
state met at the Boulevard shooting park
to engage in the annual state shoot which
is being held in this city. Nearly every
club in the state is represented. The second
days shoot, No. 4, five live pigeons,
thirty-one yards rise, one barrel only; en-
trance, 1928, birds included; four
moneys, 40, 80, 20 and 10 per cent resul ted /:
Fret money divided between Warden,
HomiDg, Horst and Dollarhide; second
money was won by Nelms; third, Miller;
fourth, Petmecky. The shoot for the
individual medal took place this even ing,
but, owing to it's length, was not finished.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
CITY AND COUNTY
[FROM TUESDAYS DAILY
The University Cataloeua.

The catalogue of the University of
Texas for 1SSS-S9 has just been published
IL shows total attendance of 27S students,
and they'are classified as follows: Past
graduates, 4; seniors, ~; juniors, 20;
sophomores, 2S; freshmen, 81; irregulars
and specials, 67; law seniors, 33; law juniors,
%. The average of the students upon en-
tering is % yeare months and 3 days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Will Go to Conference.

Rev. Mr.. Chappell, pastor of the Tenth
Street Methodist church, will leave for
Bastrop tomorrow to attend the district
conference for the Austin district. Before
returning Mr.. Chappell will go to Hunts
vile, where ne breaches the commence
ment sermon before the students of the
Sam Houston Normal school. 1t is ex-
pected that Doctor Heidi, regent of the
Southwestern university at Georgetown,
will preach at the Tenth Street Methodist
church on next Sunday.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

It tested as to the grade. This is a boon
70 our town and has been causing no
little excitement for some time past, but
we nave failed to take an active interest
In 1t TILL now. 1t will cause more excite
ment than did the gold fields of Cslifor-
MIA when it is generally known that Floyd
county abounds with kaolin of fine
grade
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

Mr.. johnson thought the idea was to ex-
pend one-half of the appropriation on the
grounds and the other half on lights, WIRE
ing, etc. In his opinion the money avail
able for the grounds should be spent in
front of the building and depend on fut-
ure legislatures for improving the other
parts of the grounds in conformity with
This
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
That sulphurous Gentleman

Facetiously designated as "Old Nick''
seems to be at the elbows of people who
day in and day out damage their teeth
with hurtfnl tooth pastes, powders and
washes. The recorded experience of
thirty years designates SOZOD0NT es
the only real desideratum.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
[FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY
A Bird Stolen,

The theft of a parrot was reported yes
terday TO the police station. The bird
was valued at $25, and was the property
of Mr.. j. W. Martin on Fourth street and
East avenue. An unknown white man was
seen to take the bird from tree, but the
thief has not yet been apprehended nor
the bird recovered
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Charged wlth Embeazlement.

Special 10 the Statesman.
BoSHAM, May 2l.-Constable J. yG. Nc
Kee went out to Trenton yesterday even
ing, little town in the southern part of
the county, and arrested G. w. Weaver,
agent of the Pacific Express company at
that place. Weaver is wanted on charge
of embtzzling $l55 of the compsny's
money. The money was placed in HE.
hands Oy a citizen to be forwarded, and
receipt taken, but the cash, IL appears,
went no further than Weaver's pocbet-
Weaver had rendered his resignation be-
fore the arrest.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Floyd County.
From the Della Plain Review.

from the Della Plain review.
The country Immediately surrounding
Della Plain is underlaid with fine quality
of koalin, which when properly developed,
will be worth millions to Floyd county.
Kaelin is used in the manufacturing OF
the fine China ware which can only be
tolerated in the homes of the rich. We
have sent some of this precious clay
to Mr.. Summervill at Fort Worth TO have
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
THE PEOPLES FORUM.

ARTICLES appearing in this column are written
over individual responsibility and are published
ss matters that may be of general interest, and
simply to point discussion. The STATESMAN will
not to be regarded as indorsng anything herein be-
low contained, unless favorably commented on edi
torialy.I
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
COMMISSIONERS COURT.

The commissioners court went out yes
terday morning to see the New Era road
machine which is at work on the poo
farm road. The court, after returning,
concluded the road machine is good
thing, and contracted with the agent for
another machine. This machine Is to be
delivered here for $1,000.
The court made an order an
nulling the contract with the city
whereby the county has been paying
$4,000 per annum toward the support of
the City hospital.
1t was also ordered that the King Iron
Bridge company, of Cleveland, o., be re-
quested to construct the Montopolis
bridge over the Colorado river, near Aus.
tin, Tex, ten (1O) feet higher than it now
is, and to be done in accordance with the
original plans and specifications of said
bridge, and that for this purpose four
months be granted from June 1, 1889, ell
to be done at the expense of the said
Bridge company.
Its expressed in terms that this order
Is in no manner waiver of any rights of
Travis county under the original contract
with said companys This order is to stand
open for acceptance by the Bridge com
pany until the first Monday in June.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Governmental,

The following tax collectors settled yes
terday with the comptroller:
Jose Casianno, of Bexar county.
W. d. Powell, of Collin county.
j. HI. Hunt, of Anderson county.
o. W. David, of McLennan county.
The occupation taxes of McLennan
county for the past year amount to
S52,576 net, an increase of about $1,000
over the previous year.
The occupation tax roll OF Bexar county
shows an increase of $6,873 over last year.
In fact the settlements with all these large
counties show close collections and an in
crease in occupation taxes.
PENITENTIARY REPORT.
The following Is the penitentiary re-
port for April:
Balance on hand April 1.....$ 1856, 4O3 %
Receipts at Huntsville. ....... 54,68O So
Receipts at Rusk ............. 4,443 90
$95,526 SO
Discussed at Huntsville. S25,727 SO
Discussed at Rusk .......... 9,l61 80
Discussed for material ........ 1861 a
$51, $50 SO
Balance on hand May 1........S43,775 80
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

SECRETARY OF STATE.
The following charters we're issued
yesterday in the Office of the secretary of
state:
The Texas and Oklahoma Lumber com
pany, of Taylor; capital, $4,000.
The Ostermau Widows and Orphans
Home fund, of Galveston; assets rental of
$4,000 per annum.
GOvERNoR's OFFICE.
The governor yesterday granted the fol-
lowing psrdons:
Willie Sides, convicted in April, 1888, in
McLennsn county for horse theft; petition
signed by the county officers.
Mart Ellis, of Lampssas, carrying pls-
toll; imprisonment RENTED. 80, j..
Calvin Mcneil, colored, convicted OF
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Baptist Church Revival.

A protracted meeting was begun last
night at the Second street Baptist church
in the Tenth ward. The services were
conducted by the Reverend Isaac Sellers, a
noted revivalist of Georgetown. He is o
pointed and an interesting talker, and
will, no doubt, attract large crowds.
tent will be erected to-day on the vacant
lot adjoining the church. Street cars
pass the place and it is expected that a
large congregation will be present to-
night,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
THE. COURTS.
DISTRICT COURT.

In this court yesterday, Judge Key
presiding, the following proceedings were
had:
State vs.. c. l.. Neville; continued.
Houston and Texas Central Railway
company We. W. j. Quinlan, trespass to
try title; on trial. The railroad compaDy
claims that the defendant has located
upon its land, and the suit is brought to
try title to three sections in Childress
county. 1t is test case, however, and
several thousand acres are involved in its
decision.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

The STATESMAN has received the forty
third annual catalogue of Baylor college
for the session of 1888-89. 1t shows the
institution to be in very fourishing con-
dition, PIT students being in attendance.