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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29

EXECUTIVE OFFICE,l
Austin, August %, 1888.
Hon. Frank Willis, District Judge of the
Thirty-first District:
Dear Sir-Enclosed find copy of open let
ter to myself, from County Judge Little, of
Roberts county.
l am very anxious to be informed as to
the state of facts indicated therein, and
would ask that you make enquiry, so as to
determine their truth or falsity, and after
you have so done should be pleased to
have your conclusions thereon, so that if
the Rangers have transcribed their powers
under the law , steps may be taken to
hold them to strict accountability l am
respectfully, L. S. Ross,
Governor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
The Demand Increasing.

Real estate and rent agents say the de-
mand for dwelling houses that are anyways
decent and comfortable is on the increase.
Go to work and put your houses in order
and it won't be long before you will have
good tenants in them.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
Cotton Receipts CIimbino mr..

Cotton receipts yesterday reached about
seventy bales, forty-five of them going to
the Alliance yard where they were sold at
10K cents. To-day it is probable one hun
dred bales will be brought in.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
KNIGHTS of Honor.

Austin Lodge No 41S held a special meet
ing last night and received two new mem
bers. The order is very prosperous in Aus
tin and is rapidly gaining members. There
are four lodges in the city and three of the
knights and Ladies of Honor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
HONORABLY DISCHARGED.
LlanO County Official Hauled Up Before
Uncle Sans Commissioners.

Uncle Sans Commissioners.
Some time back Mr.. Roessler, the old
geologist, made complaint before the United
States charging Mr. Lewis Girard, county
surveyor of Llano county, with having in
his possession United States property in
the shape of maps which he fatty refused
to surrender.
Mr.. Grand was promptly arrested and
yesterday was brought to this city and ar
raigned before United States Commissioner
Foster.
He was given patient hearing, and sew
eral witnesses having testified, Commits
sioner Foster very quickly made up his
mind and promptly dismissed the case.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
IRON FRID AVS DAILY.l


Superintendent Maxwell says the most
of the county schools will open next Mon
day week, and from the present outlook
they will begin the session with large at
tendance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
IRON SATURDAYS DAILY
Fine Chickens.

George Hefybower, Charles Raymond
and r. s. Brown will go to Dallas with
their fine chickens. Mr. Hehybower will
take up fifty fine birds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
The perII take ths HIndmo..

Bolton News: The Texas state i'm
migration bureau has ceased its exis-
tence. Now let every county pull for
itself.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29

Houston-0il refnery.--The Merchants
and Planters Oil company, lately reported
as building cotton seed oil mill, are also
building refinery with capacity Of 400
barrels. Capacity daily Of oil mill Is LIS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
The Jail.

Sheriff White has about twenty prisoners
in the Jail, WHICH is in fine condition. In
fact, the jail, court house and yards of each
are kept clean by Sheriff White.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
POWERS AND DUTIES.

Article 4412-Every overseer shall cause
the road through his precinct TO be worked
at least twice in each year.
Article 4413-0verseers ofroads shall have
power to call out all persons liable to work
on public roads at any time such overseers
may deem II necessary, TO work on or re-
pair the roads in their respective precincts,
or any portion of such roads.
Article 4414-In case any person liable 10
work on roads shall not have been desig-
mated and apportioned by the commission
ers' court, the overseer of the road nearest
TO which such person lives shall summon
such person to work on such road the same
as if such person had been designated and
apportioned to such overseer.
Article 4415-It shall be the duty of the
oyerseer TO give three days previous notice
by summons in person or in writing, TO
each person within his road precinct liable
10 road duty in said precinct, of the time
and place when and where such person is
required 10 appear to work ON the road, and
the number of days such person will be re-
quired to work.
Article 4416-If the summons be in writ
ing II may be served by leaving the same
at the usual place of abode Of the person
summoned, with some person residing at
such place who Is not less than 10 years of
age, or If no person 10 years of age or over
can be found at such place of abode, the
overseer may serve the same by posting 1t
on the door Of such place of abode.
Article 4417-The overseer shall have
power TO appoint some one TO summon the
hands TO work on the road, and such per-
son shall be exempt from working on the
road as many days as as he was actually
engaged in summoning the hands.
Article A18-It shall be the duty OF the
oyerseer, within ten days after he has had
his road worked, 10 file with the county at
torney of his county or the justice Of the
peace OF his precinct, a complaint in writ
ing and under oath, against each person
who has been summoned TO work and who
has failed to work and failed TO furnish a
substitute, and has failed to pay 81 for each
day he has 50 failed TO work or furnish
substitute, and also against each person so
summoned who has refused TO do reason,
able amount Of work on the road, or who
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
Happy Freedom.

The governor yesterday pardoned the
following penitentiary conyicts upon petit
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
STATE CAPITOL.
NEwsY NOTES PICKED UP IN THE
STATE DEPARTMENTS
YESTERDAY.
Items Of Interest for the People and Official
Figures and Opinions for
County officials.
From Fridays Dsily.l
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
EXECUTIVE oFF1cE,l

The governor yesterday sent the follow
ing letters in reference to the troubles in
Roberts county:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
OvERsEERs
Working the Public Roads and their Duties
and Powers.

This is the season of the year when the
overseer prepares for having all hands turn
out to work the roads, and Il is season for
a deal of kicking by scores of those con-
vehemently aver he is not doing his duty,
while others with equal energy proclaim
he is going far beyond what is required Of
him.
For the benefit of all such and for the
benefit of adjoining counties, the law as
amended by the last legislature defining
the powers and duties OF overseers is given
hplow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
Confederate Home Subscriptions.

In pursuance of the late appeal, up to
date the following subscriptions have been
made to the Confederate Home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
The following was sent to County Judge

The following was sent to County Judge
Little:
Hon. ]. X. Little, Miami, Texas:
DEAR SIR:-The attention of the governor
has been called to an open letter published
in the papers and addressed to him, who has
enclosed a copy of the same to Hon. Frank
Willis, district judge of the Thirty first dis
trict, including Roberts county, with a let
ter of inquiry, copy of which is furnished
for your information.
BY direction of the governor.
Respectfully, H. M. HOLMES,
Private Secretary
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-29
STATE DEPARTMENT

The following foreign corporations filed
charters yesterday in the office of the Sec
rotary of state:
The Nedderhut Packing and Provision
company of Missouri ;scapital stock, $4,000.
The Realty and Coupon association of
Colorado; capital stock, 100000.
The Jefferson Wooden mills, capital stock
100000 also filed a charter fncerpora-
tors: Louis B. Webster, H. Rives, W. T..
Atkins and j. H. Bemis, all citizens of Ma
riOn county,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12
$500 Acres in Bee County,

Only four miles from Beevlle, one of the
most thriving towns in Texas. This beauti-
full square tract of land is bounded on one
side by a railroad and on the other by beau
tful stream of water: the soil is mostly dark
sandy loan, lies gently rolling and is especial
ly adopted for the raising of corn, cotton
oats, vegetables, etc. but would be dOubly
valuable for the growing of fruits and grapes
it is all well fenced. sufficient timber for use
and plenty of good grasses; 100 acres in cult
vaUiOn, one good seven room house and one
three room house, with all the necessary out
buildings. We know of 70 tract of land in
Texas so well adopted to S. bdvide into small
farms for colonies as this. Good prices and
ready sale for all products. Price only 50 per
acre, ORe-thrd cash, balance in two and one
half and five years at eight per interest.
HAHBLETON, HADLEY & Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12
What Are we Here For.

Only to look up bargains.in real estate lOol
at the following:
2OOO acres, improved. only miles from city;
permanent water, plenty of timber and grass,
only Sl2 per acre.
IS acres adjoining the Fair GrOundiSl00 per
acre.
1000 acres, all fenced 80 feet water river front,
S2.25 per acre.
- acres in West End addition at at a bar
gain.
100 Leagues of Mexican land at As cents per
acre.
small houses in center of city, from $50
to $500.
Property on Commerce, Houston street and
PlaZHs al bargains. Beautiful residences very
low Al One-thiTd cash. Good business proper
ty and houses to rent.
Nice cottage Of 3 rooms, gallery and large
stable. city water. near S. s. shops, only $50.
OLc.third cash and $l5 per mOnlh 1923
HAMILTON. HADLEY Il Co.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12
CUNNING REWARD.
Here Are Three Queer Stories from the
Hills of Lancaster County.

Hills OF Lancaster County.
Three funny fox chases are reported from
different localities in this county. at Lands
valley fox had been started and thirty-fve
hounds and half dozen cross county riders
were in lively pursuit. The trail led among
the fields and over the hills for several miles,
and then took the hounds to the turnpike
There, in the middle of the pike, the scent
was lost. The dogs unanswered and beat
about here, there and everywhere, but the
trail could not be found A teamster OH his
way to town with load of hay had passed
the spot where the trail was lost in the pike
only minute before the hounds burst on the
road in full cry. The teamster stopped on
seeing the pack and the riders following
them, to watch the result of the maneuver
ing.
(which way did he go9" shouted one of
the hunters.
"Dunnol" the teamster shouted back
Didn't see him."
After watching the dog and the hunters for
a few minutes the teamster went on. The
hunters unanimously declared that there had
never before been such an inexplicable loss of
a fox's trail, and had to give up the chase
After going a mile or so, as he tells the story
the teamster with the hay stopped his horses
10 talk with an acquaintance he met on the
road, and as they were talking fox jumped
out of the hay at the rear end landed in the
road, and trotted leisurely away to cover.
'WeI, I'll be jiggered!" said the teamster,
and told his friend about the way the hunters
mad lost the trail mile back. They both
concluded that the only explanation of it was
that the fox had jumped into the road just
behind the load of hay as it was passing, and,
being a cunning old customer, had jumped ON
the hay and burrowed into il out of sight be
fore the dogs came up in full cry. he had
doubtless enjoyed the discontinue of both
hounds and hunters, as it was revealed to him
by the short parley with the teamster, and
when the wagon stopped a mile away from
the last trail he had thought that good op-
portunity to leave his hiding place and had
done so.
At Fairville party of hunters, with large
pack of hounds, were led a long and circuit
Gus chase by a fox, and at last the trail took
them to Farmer Edward Haller's garden.
There the scent was lost and could not be re-
covered. The chase was abandoned. An
hour later Mr. Halter was looking out of
back window and was surprised to see the
fox jump out of big Dutch oven in the gar,
den, the door of which is four feet from the
ground, and hurry away to his native hills.
During another chase in Lands valley the
fox led the hunters and dogs a long chase
over a hard country and then struck for the
Lititz pike, above NeFsville The trail fol
lowed the pike a long distance and then took
TO the fields again The chase lasted until
late in the afternoon, when the fox threw the
hunters off the scent. Toward night the foX's
hiding place was discovered by accident. II
had entered a farm yard near Eissel hill and
taken refuge in the kennel of one Of tie very
hounds that were in the cEase.-Lancasrcr
Pa Dispatch.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12
Merit Wins.

We desire TO say to orr citizens. that for
ears we have been selling Dr. HI ng'S New
Discovery for Consumption, DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, Bucklen'S Arnica Salve and
Electric Btters and have never handled
remedies that sell as well, or that have
not hesitate to guarantee them every time.
and we stand ready to refund the purchase
price. II satisfactory results do not follow
their use. These remedies have won their
great popularity purely on their merits.
Dress, Thompson Il Co., Druggists. 4 1-tf
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12
PROGRESS.

1t is very important III this age of
vast material progress that a remedy
be pleasing to the taste and to the
eye, easily taken, acceptable to the
stomach and healthy in its nature and
effects. Possessing these qualities
syrup Of Figs is the one perfect Iaxa-
tive and most gentle diuretic known.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12
Save Money.

Electric light going up, but the
price Of oil remains the same. Save
money by using UrsOleum, the perfect
sarety oil, at 80 centssSa gallon; Wash
ing Oil at . cents per gallon, deliver
ed. Fire wood 1925 per cord; 1-2 cord
$40, delivered.
NJ. BAsTIAN, Agent.
Protection Oil Company, 206 w.
Houston street, telephone 80. If
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12
To Young and Middle Aged Men,
SURE CURE.
Permanently Cured !

The awful effect of early vice, which brings
organic weakness, destroying both mind and
body with its dreful ills,
Permanently Cured!
PapitatIOn of the heart, timidity, trembling,
nervous discharges, so much to be feared,
tOTgetfuIness, lack of ideas, sadness Of spirits
ugly lmaginings, dislike TO social life and
orOOding melancholy. MARRIED MEN, or
those entering on the happy life, aware of
organic diminutlOn. or other irregularities
quickly assisted. NO MINERALS USED :
Young peope losing their health and spend
ing time with those u.skilled and unqualified
causing fatal disorders TO the head, throat
nose, liver ana lungs. stomach and bowels
speedily cured. Let not false modesty deter
you from calling at once on
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12
,SN- - -
capt. LCoe's Cat.

To appreciate a story told by Capt ;. L
Luce, well known lake captain. it is necCs,
gary for the general reader 10 understand
that a wreck found floating IL SEA is pro
pounced 4 dcrelict, the properly # any one
who will take her to port, unless some living
creature is found on board. This creature is
generally dog, a cat, or bird. though why
captain should take a cat-an animal that
has natural antipathy-cn board with him
is unexplained. Capt. Luce tells story Of
cat that nearly saved for him a ship in which
he was interested about eight years ago.
This was a fine cat, a black one. that lid
sailed with me for several vovu"r. We
were wrecked off the coast of Newfoundland
and deserted our vessel She was sunse-
Qucntly picked up and towed toward Larhor.
This cat was on board and consequently
saved the property, excepting salvage. to the
owners. Another storm was struck and the
vessel went to pieces on the coast. The mate
was the only man who escaped. he went
ashore on a piece Of mast with The cat
clingng to his shoulders. When he was
thrown up among the rocks the feline sEinpeC
off, and we never heard of her afterwards.
She PROBABLY concluded that she had had
enough of tho sea "--T.hinagS TTiIllna-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12
CAUTION TO MOTHERS

Every mother is cautioned against giving
her child iaudanum or pareGOric; il creates an
unnatural craving for stimulants which kills
the mind or the child. Acker's Baby SOOther
is specially prepared to benefit children and
cure their pains. 1t is harmless and contains
no OPIUM or Morphine, Sold by Ragland y
ShaCkner. ~,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12
Western Wood Yard.

We are now prepared to furnish
cord wood, or wood cut and split for
fireplace or stoves, from our yard on
Morales street, between the traC ks of
the l. d G. n. and S. A. P. railroads,
Call and see us at the yard, or ring,up
telephone No. 4S7.
l-S-3m FRANK NEWTON & Coz
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12
Waxed PaDer HarS,

A new article called the Sparks waxed
paper bag" is now being extensively intro
duced, and is noticeable for its novel quail
ties. The exterior is like any paper bag, but
the interior surface is lined with a thin film
of fine paraffine wax which renders the lag
substantially air tight and water proof. The
cost is but trifle more than the common
paper bag
Tobacco, snuff, cigars, etc, put up III these
bags are preserved III perfect condition. dry.
ing and loss Of aroma being prevented. In
like manner confectionery, fruit and otheG
eatables are kept intact, wholesome and
fresh. As these bags may be made trans,
lucent they render the package attractive,
and this adds a desirable selling quality, i'll.
dependent of other merits. Druggists u,c
;Ecm for enveloping all kinds of prepaIa-
tions; grocers find them very desirable il
preserving in fresh condition coffee tea dried
beef, hans, cheese, sugar and other foods
The difference between two packages Of
coffee, one put up in the ordinary paper bag
and the other in Sparks waxed paper bag.
is very striking. a pound of coffee in orGl,
nary paper, when brought into a room or
car, is scented by everybody at once: but J..
the yaxcd paper bag is used the contents can.
not be detected; there is no escape of aroma
the preservation is complete. These waxu0
paper bags are also found to be Of superior
value for wheat, -four, buckwheat, oatmeal.
Indian meal, etc The contents are kept
fresh, and access of moisture or other con
taminat.ou is prevented For packing &C.
ment, fertilizers, etc, the ia, are alsc
useful
Furs stored in these bags will ;..c smallest
quantity Of camphor or Other iusectlcide are
rendered moth proof Valuable clothing
may i'll like manner, be conveniently pre-
served Scientific American
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12
DR.. WisSERZUG, DALLAS, TEXAS.

All Private Matters Cured! Prompt attention
is given to all cores pOndence. State symp-
toms and mediCice will be sent c. o. d. every
where. DR.. WasSeTZug is q regular graduate
of p years practice. Diploma in Office on all
sexual. nervous. and chronic diseases
Four wears residence in Dallas
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12
TOURISTS.

TOURISTS.
Whether on pleasure bent or bust
ness, should take on every trip bot
tie of Syrup of Figs, as it acts most
pleasantly and effectuaIly on the kid
neys, liver and bowels, preventing
feveTs, headaches and other forms of
sickness. For sale in soc. and 81 90
ottles by all leading dr.. gists. 1y
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-04-12

DO not put it of, but call at once
and secure some of the fine bargains
offered by HambletOn, Hadley & Col
St. Landry democrat., 1889-11-30
The Fearful Blizzard

DENVER, Colo. Nov 16-After an al
most Unprecedented struggle of two weeks
with snow and wind, the Denver and Fort
Worth road is once more open for business.
The company succeeded in releasing the
imprisoned travellers and freight the first
of the week, only to have the line closed
again In few hours. 1t is believed now
that the back bone Of the terrible storm is
broken and traffic will be uninterrupted.
Stories from the blzzard-stricken section
continue to arrive. In the Mora valley,
New Mexico, for the past ten days the
snow has been from three to four feet
deep. This section is thinly settled, but
the Mexican families are in destitute
condition, and owing to heavy snow are
unable to move from their plazas. A ranch
man living near Corosa Springs, Colo, left
three young children in his cabin one day
last week, and started with another man
for town after food. They have never been
seen since. Three men from Las Vagas
have been missing for several days, and
they have no doubt persisted. II is thought
that when the snow mesgs away the re-
mains of nearly 100 victims will be exposed
St. Landry democrat., 1889-11-30
Dried Grasses.

Dried grasses, pressed ferns and autumn
leaves brighten up the winter sitting room
wonderfully, and in measure supply the
place of the blossoms of the summer time
When the thermometer registers thirty
degrees below zero, and the house plants
are all banished to the cellar. we wish that
we had gathered some of the light, feath-
cry grasses that grew about US in the sum-
mer. Perhaps we did gather few, and
hung them up in the garrett to dry but
when we looked at them, they were tied in
little bunch, and were 50 hard and
straight that they looked anything but
pretty. At le9YJ that is the way did I'M
til learned better way.
Now procure box of dried sand, and
set it in dry, dark place then as fast as
| gather the grasses stick the stems into
the sand, which holds them firmly, and
they dry in their natural position, and are
for more light and graceful than those that
are dried with their heads hanging down.
ward. If they are picked just before they
are ripe, they will keep their color better
than they would if left until they are fully
mature.
When they are all dried, if you wish to
color them, use the Diamond" dyes. Mix
the dye as directed ON the package, and
lay the grasses in it; when they are the
right color, lift them out, let them drain,
then shake them out until they are dry.
| If you wish to crystalline them, make a
strong solution of alum and water, and
hang them in it. being careful not to DIS
turb il after the grass is in, until the
CRYSTALS have formed on the heads; then
take out and dry. A quicker way is to dip
the heads in mucilage, and roll them in
diamond dust, and Set them away to dry.
When making up your bouquets, ar
range your grasses and leaves first, and
then place your flowers among them. II
your flower stems are too short, place a
little hot glue on the back of the flower
and stick it to the grasses. Many seed
D ,ds make quite show when mixed with
the leaves and grasses Goldenrod, if
picked just before the buds open and dried
in the dark. will keep it's color and the
buds will open as it dries.
A hanging basket, in sunny window,
| filed with grasses and autumn leaves, is a
thing of beauty and helps to Brighten up
! the long winter.
If we gather few leaves and grasses
each time we take walk, we will have
enough for ourselves and some to spare fo1
our less fortunate friends -Erchdnge.