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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Bastrop County.
HoLDERsvILLE, Tex, May 16,

HoLDERsvILLE, Tex, May 16, 1889.
Special Correspondence to the Statesman.
1 find myself eighteen miles from Aus
tin fused to be) but now the long lanes
and acute angles, made for the conven-
fence of pastures, I suppose make it all of
twenty miles; and yet, congratulate our
city on the surroundings in this vineyard.
No season could promise more from crops
of corn, oats, grass and cotton, with fine
rains this week to insure them and push
forward the splendid cotton.
Holdersville is a new town in very
thickly settled neighborhood, has fine
gin and corn mill, one church and school
house, and hopes soon to have a postoffice
and blacksmith shop. They take the
Memphis Appeal, and left copy of The
STATESMAN and hope the leaven will
change their newspapers. Holdersvllle
has two colored colonies, one east three
miles, one south four miles; some very
thrifty, some very indolent and worthless
Austin will be their market for cotton as
in times past, unless we allow the narrow
Doggy lanes and steep black hills to drive
them to Elgin or Bastrop town. On, that
our county commissioners would look to
the improvement of her roads.
TOURIST.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Mortuary Report.

The following is the city mortuary
report for the week ending Saturday,
May Is:
May 12-R mold A. Bruechner, 4
months old; marasmus.
May PA. Steiner, months old; ma
rasmus.
May l4-Alics Mitchell, years old;
meningitis.
May 14-Mr. Girlich, % years old; rail-
road accident.
May 15-Martha Faidely, AZ years old /;
typhoid dysentery.
May 16-Apna Sophia Neuman, rs years
old; peritonitis.
May 17-Jesus Estrada, So years old;
heart disease.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Grange Fair.

The Changers of Texas purpose having
grand fair ~ McGregor this fail. Speak
ing of the enterprise, the McGregor Plain
dealer says;
C.l j. c. Ishell, superintendent of the
Grange fair, is pushing the work on that
institution. Contractors have been busy
for several days delivering posts for the
fence which will enclose the 400 acres of
land. As soon as the fence is up work
will begin on the buildings. Colonel Is
bell is full of pluck and push, and We may
expect the work to progress with all speed
consistent. Those people who have been
waiting for the work to commence before
moving here, can now come on, as the
work has actually begun, and will be
pushed forward.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Governmental.

The following militia officers were com
missioned yesterday by the governor:
George r. Hines, as captain of the Nav
erick Rifles.
Ii. b. Weir, as second lieutenant of the
Maverick Rifles.
Mark Swain, as second Lieutenant of the
Austin Greys.
S. G. McMellon, as captain of the Dallas
Light Guard.
John Hardin, as first lieutenant of the
Dallas Light Guard.
@. L. Cooke, as second lieutenant of the
Dallas Light Guard.
GEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT.
M. w. Carrico, who is travelling in the
interest of the Fort Worth Spring Palace,
was in the city yesterday. The object of
Mr.. Carrico's visit was to see State Geolo-
gist Dumble and arrange for securing the
Gillespie county mineral exhibit for exhi-
bition at the Palace, bat the state geolo.
gist is en- route to the Rio Grande and Mr.
Carrico could not see him. 1t is thought
there will be no opposition to the request,
Ms the specimens have not yet been
shipped from Gillespie county.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT.
Inc 1OllOWluB Reports Vi COuuJy OluVldlS
were received yesterday by Commissioners
Foster; Zlpata, Jack, B:azoria, Bosque
and Cook.
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.
Superintendent Cooper was in his office
yesterday, having returned from trip to
north Texas. While away he visited the
schools of Dallas and Fort Worth and
witnessed their operations. These schools
contain about 5000 pupils and are among
the most tlpurishing in the state. Profess
sor CoD?er met a number of business
men in both Dallas and Fort Worth, and
he found a growing sentiment in tavor of
increasing the efficacy of the free school
system especially in the rural districts.
In fact he was urged by number of
prominent business men OF Fort Worth to
call convention of those interested in
the subject to assemble in Fort Worth in
June. II. considered the time too short,
however, to give ample notice and will
probably urge convention in Dallas
during the coming fair. Mr.. Cooper
notes with pleasure the increased interest
among the business community all over
the state in educational matters. He
expects in few days to visit Tyler,
Pamela and perhaps other places in east
! Tpyas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
rrha Attorney-GeneraPs Letter.

In reference to Attorney general Hogg's
letter requesting the instituting of pro-
ceedings for the removal of County Judge
Breckenridge, District Attorney Robert
son says that no one has made an affidavit
of the charges which must be the basis
OF the proceedings, and, under the law, no
proceedings can be commenced until
such affidavit is filed. The district attor-
ney will institute proceedings for re-
moval against Judge Breckenridge or any
other officer whenever a reputable citlz n
makes such affidavit as is required by the
statute.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

Z. GRANGER STEWART, NJ. D., F. R. S. E.,
Ordinary Physician to H. NJ, the Queen,
in Scotland, Professor of Practice of
Physic in the University of Edinburgh,
writes: "The arteries are sclerosed and
atheromatous in the advanced stages of
iutlammatory and in the cirrhotic, but not
so small in the waxy disease. In that af-'
fection the small vessels in other parts are
frequently the seat of waxy generation"
From this it will be seen that in the three
forms of kidney disease, classed as
Bright's disease, the arteries suffer
changes, and it matters not whether they
undergo sclerotic, atheromatous or waxy
change, as they are so weakeaed as to en-
danger rupture under any increased pres
sure. This explains the frequency of
apoplexy and paralysis, and as clearly
demonstrates that the ouly preventive of
these disastrous ruptures of the blood YES
sells is the timely use of Warmers Safe
Cure to keep the kidneys in healthy con-
dition.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens that
for years we have been selling DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Dr.
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have never
handled remedies that sell as we'll, or that
have given such universal satisfaction
We do not hesitate to guarantee them
every time, and We stand ready to refund
the purchase price, if satisfactory results
do not follow their use, These remedies
have won their great popularity purely on
their merits. Morley Bros, druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

missioner of agriculture. 1t makes the
following showing:
Number marriage licenses issued in the
county from January to December 81,
1888, 351.
Number divorces granted in the county
from January l to December 81, 1888,
taken from the district court records, So.
Number mortgages on farms recorded
during year 1888, 1913.
Amount of such mortgages, S244, 1862.
Number chattel mortgages on crops re-
corded during year 1888, 260.
Amount of such mortgages, $23, 245.94.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

An army officer says that the assembling
of 10000 troops in New York in a short
time shows that upon an emergency TO-
600 militia could be concentrated there in
fifteen hours time. But, there is always
a difference between holiday picnic and
a battle in sober earnest. In the next
war the army must be composed mainly
of officers to make it interesting to volun
eer militia,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Consumption Surely Cured.

To the Editor-Please inform your READ
ers that l have q positive remedy for con.
sumption. By its untimely use thousana'
of hopeless cases have been permanently
cured. I shall be glad to send two bottles
of my remedy FREE to any of your readers
who have consumption if they will senu
me their express and postoffice address
Respectfully,
I. A. SLooUM, NJ. o.,
I81 Pearl street, N.Y.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Will You Read This for s5ooP

For many ye rs the manufacturers of
DR.. Sage's Oatarrh Remedy, who are abun-
dainty responsible financially, as any one
can easily asce, tain by enquiry, have of
fered, in good faith, a standing rewt I'd Ct
$500 for case of nasal catarrh, no matter
how bad or of how long standing, which
they cannot cure. The Remedy is sold by
druggists at so cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Governmental.

The following blanks are being sent out
by Commissioner Foster to the county
tax collectors throughout the state:
Number of private banks in the county
January l, 1889?
Name and location of such bank or
banks?
Amount of capital stock January l, 1889?
Amount of surplus fund January l, 1883!
Number of mercantile establishments in
the county on January l, 1889, exclusive
of wholesale and retail liquor houses?
Number of lawyers in the county Jan
uary 1, 1889?
Number of dentists in the county Jan
uary 1, 1889?
Number of retail liquor dealers in the
county, January l, 1889?
Number of retail beer dealers in the
county January l, 1889?
Number of wholesale liquor dealers in
the county January 1, 1889?
Number of flour mills in the county?
Number of saw mills in the county?
Number of ice factories in the county !
Number of fire brick aud tile manufact-
cries in the county?
Number of canning establishments in
Une county
Character and number of any other
manufacturing enterprises in the county !
SECRETARY OF STATE.
The following charter was filed yes
terday in the office of secretary of state:
The Will A. Watkins Music company
capital, 100000. incorporates:
Will A. Watkins, John A..
Fetterly, Miss E. Mccoy, John NJ. Mccoy
and Calvin Mccormick.
GOVERNORS OFFICE.
The governor yesterday remitted fine
of $25 in the case of l.. B. Page, who was
convicted of aggravated assault in Cald-
well county and sentenced to six months
imprisonment and to pay a fac of $25.
The county judge and commissioners
court signed the petition.
In the case of Ike Cloud, of Williamson
county, who had forfeited two bonds of
81, 500 each, the Judgment was RENTED,
except for 500. The county commissions
ers' court signed the petition.
John Davis was convicted of horse theft
in Lam pasas in November, 1885, and SEN
fenced to term of five years in the peni-
tentiary. In consideration of the prison
er's good conduct and the circumstances
of the case and the fact that he had served
out the greater part of his term, he was
pardoned in full.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
CITY AND COUNTY
TkROM SATURDAYS DAILY
A Geological Story.

THE STATESMAN has received from Prof
r. I. Hill, professor of geology In the
University of Texas, "a portion OF the
geological story of the Colorado river OF
Texas" published in pamphlet form II
is a most interesting and valuable son,
tribution to the geological literature OF
the state,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
TFROM SUNDAYS DAILY. |
The Sher1ff's Convention.

The State Association of Sheriffs will
hold its annual convention in Galveston
commencing June 10. The time originally
fixed for this meeting was August 10, but
inasmuch as there ar other attractions in
Galveston in June, by consent of the mem
bers of the association the time was
changed Sheriff White, of this county,
expects TO attend, and it is said the meet
ing will BE the largest that has ever been
hall
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
THE COURTS.
pIsTRICT COURT.


In the partition suit of Alex Auder Eanes
VS.. Frank Eanes, Dr.. NJ, A. Taylor was al
lowed to intervene and judgment for him
for $500 was given, this amount to be
paid out of the proceeds of the property
In this court yesterday, Judge Key
presiding, the following proceedings were
had:
Annie Burns, theft; continued.
Hooper il Fuller VS.. G. NJ. Brass; spe-
cial and general dem1rrers sustained and
ease dismissed.
Charles Granger, disabilities of minority
removed.
CT. Driscoll W. A. B. Dewey; partition
ordered and commissioners appointed.
COMMISSIONERS COURT.
The county commissioners court con-
sumed most of the day yesterday in dis
cussing the question of issuing $4,000
of road and bridge bonds. The court
finally decided that they had the legal
right and it was determined to issue the
bonds. The court adjourned yesterday
for the term, but there will be a called
session on Monday in order to finish up
matters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

The Charge That Worried Him; Spec
tator Ito defendant)-"Well, 1 guess the
jury will find for you. The judges charge
was certainly very much in your favor
Don't you think so?" Defendant (mood,
ily)-"Oh, 1 knew ell along that the judges
charge would be all right. It's the law
yer's charge that's worryin' me."-DetroH
Frne presc
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Bucklen's Arnlca salve.

The BRsT SALvE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheuu, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
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 % cents per
box. For sale by Morley Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

A Guilty Conscience: Bradley-"Hullo,
Biggars! Hard at work, 1 see. Say, Big
gars, heard good joke on you awhile
ago. 1t was about you and" Biggars-
"S-sh! My wife is in the back otfice."-
Terre Hau,e Express.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Rnrnat County.

Burnet Hero: Burnet county can show
more natural advantages than any other
county in the state. Her iron deposits
have shown test of 20 per cent higher
than that of Birmingham, and only awaits
capital to properly develop it to sdvsn-
tage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

R. A. Quinn, NJ. D., Dean and Professor
of Surgery, of the United States Medical
College, said: ~ am willing to acknowI-
edge and commend thus frankly the value
of Warmers Safe Cure" The late DR.. Dio
Lewis, writing to the proprietor of War
ner's Safe Cure, said over his own sigma
ture: IF l found myself the victim Of
serious kidney trouble, would use War
ner's Safe Cure"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

1t Turned Up 100 Soon: "What's the
matter, Bromley" "I've recovered my
valise." II don't see why you should swear
in that way about it," "Oh, you don't
Ell? The darned thing isn't worth So, and
it had to turn up just when the company
was about to allow me $50 for it. It's just
my luck, "-Epoch
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Lines From Lockhart.
respondence to the Statesman.

LoCKHART, May IS, 1889.
Captain and Mrs. Stringfellow ten
dered to their daughter, Miss Bruce, a
birthday fete Friday evening, it having
crowned the anniversary of her sixteenth
gear. Here the elite of the city5were
assembled amid the lovely flower garden
scenes, interspersed with music and tab
leaux vivants.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

First Oklahoma Boomer Ito well dressed
settler $50 you've made a fortune since
you came here, have you" How in thun
der did you do it?" Well-dressed Settler
(aconically) -"Im the coroner."-Phils-
d ,lphia Inquirer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

The Croe4us of the Hour: Jones-"Who
is that distinguished looking man blazing
with diamonds?" Robinson-"I don't
know, but I'll bet he had window to rent
for the centennial, or else he's a furniture
moYer.-Life.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23

The hospitable and whole souled enter
tanners, Captain and Mrs. Stringfellow,
who planned this delightful and elaborate
fete, with its tintings all couleur de rose,
certainly deserve much credit. May dsz-
cling success always attend their under
takiugs, with many happy returns of this
memorable day, which they commemorate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-23
Travis County Statistics.

The county clerk yesterday completed
his report, which Is to be sent to the COM
Arizona weekly citizen., 1889-06-15
A Persian BazaaI.

In the bazaar, Teheran, there are the silrersmiths fusing the metal into ingots and bars, hammering at the plates, de- signing, engraving, chasing and solder ing; the work is seen in progress from the very beginning, and woe be to the unfortunate wretch who shall be de- tected in using alloy or an unnecessary quantity of solder. The workers in leather, in copper, in iron, the mauu- facturers of textile fabrics, all give a continuous industrial exhibition of their own, which is open to all the world, ''free gratis, for nothing" The confec- tioner produces his sweet stock in trade under the eye of the purchaser. The Persian likes to have everything made specially, and sits by to see it done, to make sure that what he buys is fresh. and that he isn't cheated.
 It is not to be wondered at that the bazaars are the favorite lounge of the middle and lower classes. All day long the great arches of the bazaar are thronged by a noisy, pushing crowd, hurrying and gestculating. but all in high good humor. Here come the noun tebank, the buffoons, the proprietors of dancing bears and monkeys, the street conjurors, and the man with the tame lion; the itinerant vendors of flowers, lettuce, pipes and hot tea; the sellers of eggs and poultry; the dealers in weapons and second hand clothing, and innu- merable hawkers.
 It is not to be wondered at that the European traveller finds it very difficult indeed to tear himself away from the in- numerable attractions of the Persian ba- zaar. The bric-a-brac hunter may come upon priceless piece of faience. which he may possibly secure for few pence. Here one may occasionally pick up a numismatic treasure, which the owner is glad to part with for little more than the price of the metal; but here the %ranger must beware, for skillful for h,eries of old coin are not unknown, even in Persia. But there is one honest GUS tom invariable in the Persian bazaar: if purchaser is dissatisfied with his bar gain the seller is always ready to return him his money if he brings back what he has bought within twenty-fouI hours. This is custom never departed om.- Good Words.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1889-06-15
Mexican and Spaniard.

The average Mexican, like the average American, is free with his money-neg. lectful to those little economies which Europeans understand so well. and, therefore, when q rich Mexican land owner is in need of manager for an es- tate he looks about for frugal, thrifty Spaniard, who, if he does make money for himself, does not neglect his employ CTS interest. It is common error among Americans to fancy the Spaniard as a boasting, proud fellow, averse to toll and preferring gentility in faded velvet coat to hard work and comfort. A witty Spaniard has said somewhere that all Spaniards are either Don Quix- otes or Sancho Panzas, and there is some measure of truth in this saying. The Sancho Panza class of Spaniard has the hard, homely sense of the New England farmer, and not a little of the dry humor which the Yankee possesses as by birth right. The Spanish language has thou sands of sharp and racy proverbs availa. ble for every day use, and the hard working Spaniard makes free use cf
 hans
Arizona weekly citizen., 1889-06-15
Death of Harry W. Eggletson

There diedin Casa Grande of Con sumption, on the evening of June 9 1889, Harry Whitney Eggleston aged l9 years lEldest son of Mrs Nj. E. Woods.)
 It is probably well that none but those who have stood by the death bed of their offspring should comprehend the depth of woe, which under the cir cumstances, wrings the very life blood from the heart of a devoted parent. Others may sympathize and mingle their tears of sadness with those who weep because of their own sorrow for the sui fering of the dear one whom they So fondly loved and who by the hand of fate is fast drifting beyond the reach of their tender care and watching; but no one can realize the bitter pain caused by the severing of that ''silver cord" which binds the heart of a mother to her child. Even the little faults are treas ured in the memory of a forgiving mothers heart and with sad recollections she remembered her darlings smile and cheering countenance when all was well and happy. Oft-times celestial benedic- tions assume the dark disguise Con sole myself dear mother the lost one is safe from temptation, sin and pollution. Let hope in Christ be your resignation. For there is no flock, however watched and tended
 But one dead lamb is there.
 There is no freside howsoever defended
 But has on vacant chair.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1889-06-15
MY DEAR COLONEL
A Large Purchase.

Yesterday w. l.. Whelpley completed the purchase of the largest apricot or chard in the valley from MT. Fleming Franklin. The trees are large and liter ally loaded down with ripe, luscious fruit, and Mir. Whepley is now prepared to fill all orders, from box to carload Families desiring fruit for canning will be given special prices. The apricots are what is known as the Royal variety the very best that grows.--Gazette.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1889-06-15
The Country is Safe

The Grandmother has sent very good rain and for the summer season has sent fresh Armour's Kansas City pigs feet, family pickled pork, sugar-cured ham, breakfast bacon and lard She has sent anotherSwiss cheese weighing 20pounds and also carload of Anheuser-Bush la ger beer. Prices reasonable Warum Darum.
 JOSEPH DURR.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1889-06-15
Hon. Chas. D. .Poston.

The CITIZEN is in receipt of a number of communications from Hon. c. D. Pos ton, Tucson's ex-citizen and Arizona's ex-delegate to Congress. One and all have direct bearing on his recent "Post Office Episode" charged with using Senator Stewards franking privelege. We produce two, one his own letter, the other that of Hon. M. w. Stewart of Wilcox. To those who know Col. Poston and MT. Stewart, the letter of the latter will commend itself to the good side of any mans heart. Mir. Stew art is citizen of whom Arizona can be proud and his proffered aid to an old friend overtaken by misfortune and dis tress will be properly appreciated.
 WASHINGTON, June 5, 1889. EDITOR CITIzEN.-In the recent Post reached me from the hundreds of s. O. b's to whom I had mailed pubhc and private "docs" for the past twelve months is en- closed; and ought to be published as a specimen of what gentleman should
  Ienclose menu at the Castle of Indo- lence" which may interest your bon viyants.
 My repetoire would have been uncom- plete without it. Yours respectfully
 CHARLES D. PosToN. FoRT GRANT PosToFFICE, ARIz.,
 Sierra Bonita Ranch,
 May 24tk, 1889: MY DEAR CoLoNEL,-
 The Associated Press Dispatches few days ago, brought to your friends sad message If you are guilty, the U. $. have lost perhaps to 40cts. Perhaps only tithe of that, and owing to your past service, not only to the U. s. but to humanity, can afford to deal leniently with you.
 If I can be of service to you please let me know and I will gladly respond. You can be assured that none of your friends believed you sinned, mala fide, but mala modo. Ne cede mails my dear freind and all will be well yet.
 Let me hear from you.
 Your friend.
 NJ w. STEWART.