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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
AN OPEN CUES TON.
Is Harrison a Descendant of Poca-
hontas?

hontas?
1t is popularity believed that Presi3 mt
Harrison is descended from Pocahontas
and from the parliament 4ry soldier and
regicide General Thomas Harrison, who
was executed in 1860.
Pocahontas, daughter of Powhatan,
manifested friendliness for the early
white settlers of Virginia when she was
but girl. The story of how she saved
the life of Captain John Smith, who had
been captured and condemned to death by
her father-how she, on several occasions,
made kn own to the settlers their danger
when about to be attacked-is well known
to all acquainted with the early history of
America. Her subsequent marriage with
John Rolfe, an Englishman-her removal
to England where son was born, from
whom numerous wealthy families of Vir-
ginia claim descent-is the basis of the
opinion that President Harrison is one of
her descendants.
Whether this be true or not it is, how
ever, we'll known that President Harrison
is descendant of noted family, distin-
guished alike in peace and war. The
name of Harrison is already indelibly
written npon the pages of American his
tory, for General William Henry Harrison
the ninth President of the United States
was the grandfather of Gen. Ben. Har-
rison.
The election of another member of the
Harrison family is but another proof of
the prevailing disposition of the public to
return to healthy administration of public
affairs SO characteristic OF earlier years of
government. A similar desire has been
man Tested for revival of early manners
and customs in many various ways, of
which mention in particular can be made
of the prevailing demand for those old
time preparations which were so success
fully employed in the prevention and cure
of the ills and ailments which frequented
the early log cabin homes.
After much inquiry and research noted
manufacturer has procured the original
methods used in their preparation, and
again, under the name of Warmers Log
Cabin Remedies, the public is possessed
of those we'll known preparations for the
cure of coughs, colds, consumption 10 its
early stages, blood disorders, catarrh, dys-
pepsia, debility and other common dis
orders.
Notwithstanding the large amount of
time, attention and expense which the
manufacture of Warmers Safe Cure de-
mands-its we'll known reputation as the
only remedy for the prevention and cure
of kidney diseases being world wide-the
manufacturer is resolved to push the
merit of Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparilla
to the front because of its splendid blood
purifying properties and great value as a
household remedy and spring time system
renovator.
Ppcahontas, during her lifelong friend
ship for the white settlers of Virginia, be-
sides her many acts of kindness, is said to
have contributed much valuable informa-
tion to the log cabin home concerning the
successful methods employed by the In
dams in the treatment of disease, and it
matters little whether the alleged relation
ship between herself and the president be
true or motif the name of Pocahontas is
| already immortal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
The Educational Exhibit at the
State Teachers ASSOCIATION.

The Educational Exhibit at the
State Teachers ASSOCIATION.
Superintendent j. W. Maxwell, of the
county Schools has received the following
circular which will be of interest to
teachers and others interested in educa-
tional matters.
To the Teachers of Texas
The next session of the Texas State
Teachers association will be held in Gal
weston June 25, 26, and q, 1889.
The educational exhibit should be a val
liable feature, and it is hoped that all
really progressive teachers will give the
matter the attention which its importance
demands.
The exhibit has been organized into the
following departments:
First-Departmen of higher education,
including the work of literary universities,
colleges and normal schools. In charge
of Miss Lula Mccoy, Huntsville.
Second-Departmen of city graded
schools, including all schools in the order
below colleges. In charge of Mr.. T. j.
Patillo, Houston.
Third-Departmen of country schools
and private institutions, in Guiding semi
naries and all other schools, the work of
which does not extend beyond that of the
ordinary high schoo! course. In charge of
M lss Florence q. Bright, Corsicana.
Fourth"Department of industrial ednca-
ton, including the products of all tech
nical and manual training schools. In
charge of Mr.. A. L. Banks, Bryan.
FIfth-Art department, including special
exhibits of drawing, crayon work, water
co RS, and all forms of decorative art. In
charge of Miss Imogen Walker, Dallas.
Sixth-Departmen OF bound Pc lagogic
literature, school journals, etc. Ia charge
of Mr.. Writ Mann, Fort Worth.
You are invited to exhibit specimens of
drawing, painting, needle work, wood
carving, map drawing kindergarten work,
examination papers, bookkeeping sets,
specimens in geology, zoology, botany,
etc., your catalogues, photographs OF
school buildings and of teachers, singly
and in groups.
You are invited to exhibit anything of
interest connected with your school work.
For any information, write to the man
ager of the department in which you wish
to place an exhibit.
Please notify the manager of the exhibit
at as early date possible, and state what
you wish to present.
All materials for exhibit should be con-
signed to Writ Mann, care of Superin-
ten dent Jacob Bickler, Galveston, Tex.
Persons making an exhibit should be
present at least one day previous to the
meeting of the association, and make the
necessary arrangements for the proper
display of the same. Very truly,
WET MANN,
Chairman Committee on Educational
Exhibit.
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AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE.
Commencement Exercises of the
A. g. M.

H. 0 m.
The STATESMAN acknowledges the re-
ceipt of an invitation to attend the com
mencement exercises of the State Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College on June 2,
3 and 4. The following is the programme:
SUNDAY, JUNE 2.
IL a. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT sermon by
Rev, t. B. Lee, Austin.
MONDAY, JUNE 3.
8 to IL a.m-Inspection of depart
ments, including exhibition of stock, ap-
paratus and appliances for instruction,
display of products of students work.
Students at work according to regular
schedule.
IL a. manual reunion of the Alumni.
3p. m-Business meeting of the Alumni.
$50 p. m-Infantry drill, preceded by
review of the battalion by the governor of
the state.
Sp. m-Joint celebration of societies.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4.
Commencement day, 8 to a. m.-Tar-
get practice by members of the gradual
ing class.
10 a. m.-Prayer by Rev. 7. B. Lee.
Reading of technical thesis by the stu
dent most distinguished in each of the
courses of study.
Delivery of medals.
Valedictory address,. f. Nichols,
Smithville, Tex, elected by the first olass)
Response to the valedictory-S. II. Hop
kins, Waelder, Tex, elected by the second
class).
Comforting degrees by the president OF
| the board.
Announcement of those distinguished in
the several classes and departments.
Benediction.
$50 D. m.-Artillery drill.
$3.50 p. naturalization dress parade.
GRADUATING GLASS.
Following is the graduating class, with
sub ects of their graduation theses
l.. d. Almsler, Hampstead, Harrison
Safety Boiler"
@. A. Buchanan, Denison, "Strength of
Woods"
L. B. Burck, Galveston, Geology Of
Salt"
W. E. Drisdale, Flatonia, "Fungus and
Insect Diseases of Greenhouse Plants"
j. d. Fearhake, Waco, "Culverts fol
! Railroads"
| Es We bohpOh3
TONS"
W. T. Jones, Bolton, "Plans and Specif-
i6cations for Frame Building,
j. F. Kuehne, Austin, slide V lve."
Wv. Leggett, Ripley, o., "Earth Work
in Railroad Construction"
R. Mabry, Fort Worth, Masonry"
W. B. Merritt, Melissa, "Soils."
E. S Middlebrook, Columbus, Common
Roads"
F. L. Montgomery, Sherman, methods
of Dreaming Milk"
II. Ness, College Station, Histology Of
the Grape Vine."
IF. Nichols, Smithvlle, "Uredineae OF
College Station"
j. r. Nichols, Smithville, "Petroleum
and it's Products"
B. f. Rogers, Jefferson, Clements"
W. M. Shirley, Melissa, "Design of ROOF
Truss"
M. W. Shirley, Anna, "Westinghoust
Air Brake"
The Houston and Texas Central Rail
way will give round trip rates of cents
per mile. Tickets will be on sals june
and 2, good to return until June 6.
A special train to Bryan will make trips
SO that visitors may witness all of the
! programme.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
Clear the Way

Without loss Of time when the Intestinal
canal is blocked up by reason Of constipation.
chronic or temporary. 1t should be borne in
mind that this ailment is prone to become
lasting and obstinate, and breed other and
worse complaints. Hostetter's stomach Bit
tiers is the precise remedy to remove the
obstruction effectually, but without drench-
ing or weakening the blockaded bowels. a
consequence always to be apprehended from
the use OF violent laXatives, which are among
the most .pernicious of the cheap nostrums
swallowed by the credulous and misinformed
The fiat OF experience, and of the medical
fraternity, sanction the claims Of this stand
ard aperient. Not only as a source of relief
and permanent regularity to the bowels, liver
and stomach, but as means OF remedying
and preventing kidney and bladder troubles.
and fever and ague, it is without a peer.
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Geo. Sealy, BENZ. A. Rogers, R. NJ. Elgin,
A. s. Richardson.

Geo. Sealy, BENZ. A. Rogers, R. NJ. Elgin,
A. s. Richardson.
GOVERNORS OFFICE.
The governor yesterday restored Fred
Mathis to citizenship. He was convicted
of theft of cattle in 1882 and given two
years, and had served out his term.
William Patterson, of McLennsn county,
was granted pardon. He was convicted
of theft in 1880 and sentenced to twelve
years. He had good prison record and
was granted a full pardon.
ooMPTRoLLER's DEPARTMENT
The following tax-collectors settled
with the comptroller yesterday:
@. j. Gillespie, of Dallas; B. F. Sims, of
Shelby county; X. H. Franklin, of Walkers:
George R. Euloe, of Tyler; H. X. Jones, of
Falls; W. L. Frazier, of Pamela.
Mccullough county redeemed one $500
eight per cent bond.
EDUCATIONAL DEPARTMENT.
Superintendent Cooper is preparing a
circular setting forth the mode of pro-
ceeding necessary to organize taxing dis
tricts in community counties, the Twenty
first legislature having passed law where
by taxing districts can be formed any
where in the state.
There are some thirty-eight applics
tions in for the location of GUNNER nor
NAL schools, and a great many of them
will no doubt be granted, but Superin
tendent Cooper has fixed the 1st of June
as the day for granting such applications
as he shall decide upon.
The following reports OF county officials
were received yesterday by Commissioner
Foster:
Observation-Disclosures, Lavaca, Red River,
Bee, Gregg, Wharton, Uvslde, Shelby,
Austin, Val Verde, Hood, Oldham, Hemp
hill, Hopkins, Tyler, Blanco.
County clerks-Wilson, Edwards.
Sheriffs-Leon, Sabine.
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Governmental.

The following tax collectors settled yes
terday with the comptroller;
John B. Wolf, of Milan county; R. R..
Creech, of Wilson county; L. l.. Wright,
of Duval county; G. R. Enloe, of Tyler
county.
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
Superintendent Cooper has returned
from San Antonio, where he visited the
public schools, and was pleased with what
he saw.
AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT..
The following reports of county officials
have been received by Commissioner
Foster:
County coIlectors-Hen M orris,
Guadalupe, Coleman, Bell, Milan, Frio,
Titus, Parker, Colorado, G imp, Wilbarger,
LlSalle, Ellis, Presidio, Brazos, Houston,
Trinity, franklin, Hays, Hardin, Wash
ington.
Sheriffs-Morris, Llmpasas, Hays,
Orange, Titus.
ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE.
Jail bonds of Caldwell county to the
amount of $1,000 were approved yestsr-
day as an investment for the school fund
SECRETARY OF STATE.
The Tribune Publishing company, of
Houston, filed its charter yesterday in the
office of secretary of state; capital, S10,-
900. Incorporators: D. NJ. Angle, H. F.
MacGregor, W. M. Bamberge, W. Temby
and Sam Joyner.
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE.
The following circular has been issued
from the adjutant generals office and is
being sent out to the various military
companies in the state:
ApJUrANr- GENERALS OFFICE, STATE OF
TEXAS, AUSTIN, Tex, May II, 1889.
General Order No. 5S.
First-Permissio il hereby granted to
all white military companies of the Texas
Volunteer Guard to attend the Galveston
Semi-C Centennial celebration at Galveston,
Tex, ] une 4-15, 1889, armed and equipped
and to remain and take part in such drills,
parades or other military exercises as may
be ordered.
This order is not mandatory, but per-
missive; the attendance of the military
will therefore be voluntary, and will not
authorize any claim against the state for
services.
1t is hoped and confidently expected
that the soldiers of Texas whilst at Gal
weston, and in going to and returning
from that point, will distinguish them
selves by their cheerful and prompt ODE
dience to all lawful orders and by their Or
DERBY and geutlemanly behavior.
Second-All military companies from
any state in the Union, or from any for
eign country, desiring to attend the Gal
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
H. M. s. PINAFoRE.
The Benefit rendered Prof. Bes-
serer BY the Musical Union.


The crowded theater last night and the
most excellent performance testified as no
mere words could to the estimation in
which Professor Besserer is held by our
music loving public, and to his sterling
worth as musical leader and operatic
trainer. He has, since the inception of
the Musical Union, been its very life and
soul. Around his untiring energy and
skill have clustered the Efforts, the ad-
vanoes, the successes, of the Union, and
that now state wide known organization
did but graceful act in rendering
him as it did last night such a brilliant
benefit, as slight testimonial of the last
ing regard in which he is held by all it's
members.
1t was the verdict of the entire audience
at Millett's last night that the perform
ances given by the Austin Musical Union
are without doubt the most enjoyable
musical events that are witnessed in this
city. Certain it is that no such choral eff
feet has ever been produced here by
professional organizations as can in
any way compare in volume, beauty,
granduer and training with that
of the Austia Musical Union, and
it only needs a little more stage rehearsal
and practice to give the individual char
acters and the stage groupings an easy
grace and presence that would make our
Musical Union equal to any operate Or
ganization that travels through the
south.
No suoh performance of "Pinafore" has
been seen within 500 miles of Austin as
that given at the opera house last night.
1t was an operate success of which not
only Austin, but Texas, has every reason
to be proud. The choruses have been
mentioned, and of the soloists it would
be surplusage to make criticism in de-
tail, The cast needs simply to be printed
for il to carry with it to those who know of
the past triumphs of each and every
one of them, the character of the individ,
ugl performance last night aud the crown
ing perfection of the opera, as their work
WAS blended with the perfect harmony and
superior excellence of the supporting
fstrength of the Union. The cast was:
Josephine .....".. Mrs. Maxcy
Iebe.. ....".."""Aliss Berta Boardm an
Buttercup.. .....""."...........Ms go Lucy Pael n
Sir Joseph Porter, X. c. B,,,....M o. d. Newnine
| Captain Corcoran ............ Mr., Geo T. Warner
Ralph b B. Bowman
| Boalswain .... Mr. j X, Wyard
| BJatswain's Mate..""... Mr. IL. Karber
"Pinafore," like good wine, has become
mellow with age, and its boquet was never
more enhancing than when 1t was served
by such artistic hands as offered it last
night
Professor Besserer was rendered an ova.
ton by the audience that was gathered
together last night, but the most pleasing
part of the occasion to him should be the
conscious pride he must have in the re-
markably perfect work of those ne has
trained so carefully.
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JUDICIAL BEHESTS.
Abstract of Cases Decided by the
Supreme Court.

NNPAOAS ONN"
The supreme court decided the follow
ing cases yesterday:
j. X. Adams vs.. A. l.. Crenshaw ct al,
from johnson county; affirmed. Opinion
by Associate Justice Gaines.
M. s. Dunn ct al vs.. City of Austin,
from Travis county; affirmed. Opinion
by Chief Justice Stayton.
Jos. Freiburg vs.. Ben Freiburg, from
Johnson county; reversed and remanded.
Stayt1n, Cd.
Torrey, Davidson & Grosscup vs. SchDei-
der d. Davis, from Taylor county; re-
yersed and remanded. Stayton, @. j.
Mr.. Justice Henry did not sit with the
court.
The Dunn case originated by Injunction
against proposition to enlarge the old
city cemetery by adding about two acres
of the Palm tract, j, G.. Palm Offering to
give the city twenty lots and to use the re-
mainder himself for selling burial lots.
The city council accepted a modification
of the proposition, by which tAe city was
to receive from Palm twenty-four lots and
extend the cemetery fence 80 as to include
the proposed addition, and give him the
right to use the same for cemetery pur-
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At sociable given complimentary to
Miss Daisy Griffin, of Dallas, at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Neill on Thursday evening,
the following couples spent pleasant
evening at cards, song and dance: Miss
Griffin, Mr.. Haley; Miss Fannie Randolph,
Nj. Earle; Miss Stiles, Mr.. Mcmahon; Miss
Fountsine, Mr.. Lockett; Miss Cashell, Mr..
Harvey; Miss Doom, Mr.. Pickrell; Miss
Goggan, Mr.. Fou1taine; Miss Miller, Mr..
Bsall; Miss Easton, Mr.. Love; Miss Lula
Randolph, Mr.. Maggie; Miss Shelley, Mr..
Bergman; Miss Neill. Mr.. Mcbride.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
A FIGHT WITH WINCHESTERS
Two Farmers Fight Duel in the
Road-A Horse Killed.

There was lively shooting affair about
three miles from the city yesterday after
noon about o'clock in which several shots
were exchanged, but no one was hurt.
The parties to the affair were
Messrs. A. B. Williams, promi-
nent farmer of the co1nty, residing
about five miles from the city,
and Frank Makinson, who had been Il
tenant of Mr.. Williams and resided upon
his farm. The two men had misunder-
standing yesterday morning in regard to
their business matters, and it was agreed
Mr.. Makinson would leave the place. Mr..
Williams, later in the day, came to the
city, and, after transacting what business
he came for, started for his home. When
about three miles from the city he met
Makinson, who was moving his family in
wagon. Just exactly who fred the first
shot is not known, as mono of the par
ties reside in the city and they could not
be interviewed. At any rate, both
men fred several shots with
their Winohesters. Makinson's horse
was killed and several Shots
hit Williams buggy. German, Makinson's
father-in-law, who witnessed the fight
came to the city and made complaint
against Williams, charging him with as
sault to murder. Sheriff White went out
and arrested Mr.. Williams and placed him
under a $500 bond for appearance before
Justice Calhoun this morning at 10
o'clock, when the preliminary trial will be
hell
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Governmental.
" ""
Secretary.

The following charters were filed yes
terday in the office of secretary of state:
The Vernon Street Railway company;
capital, $4,000. incorporates: B. X
Wood, r. f. Jones, j. R. Wood, d. A,
Tuner, Dave Mcbride.
The Ladonia Loan and Exchange 1850
citation; capital, $4,000. Incorporators;
Geo. NJ. Evans, James f. Mcfarland, R. II.
Long, D. E. Waggoner.
The Texas Land and Loan company, OF
Galveston; an amendment.
The Protestant Episcopal Church Coun-
Gil of the diocese of Texas; capital, $780,
900. Trustees: Alex. Gregg, j. f. Rock,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
An Angry LAWYER,

There was quite little breeze in JUS
tice Calhoun's court room yesterday after
noon, which was not dowa on the pro-
gramme. Court had just adjourned,
when Prosecuting Attorney George
Hutchins became angered at some re-
mark of witness who had been on the
stand, and, losing his temper, hit the wit,
ness with chair. He was arrested and
Immediately gave bond for his appear
ance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
IRON FRIDAYS DAILY. |
Judge Coopwood Heard From.

Yesterdays STATESMAN announced the
fact that the rumor about the disappear
ance of Judge Coopwood was unfounded
and that gentleman of this city had re-
ceived a letter from Brownsville, dated
May Is, saying that the judge was there.
The following telegram received yester-
day throws all doubt in the matter aside.
1t is from the judge, himself, and it is as
follows:
To Walton, Hill, q Walton:
Never better and at peace with everybody; trying
cases. BETHEL CooPwOoD.
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CITY AND COUNTY
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY.1
An Important Case.

The case of the Houston and Texas
Central railway VS.. W. j. Quinlan, an
action of trespass to try title to three sec
tions of land in Childress county, occupied
the entire day yesterday in the district
court. The argument will be
commenced to-day, and Capt. T. D. Cobbs,
of Houston, will open for the com pany,
and he will be followed by Mr.. Rector, of
this city, for the defendant.
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weston centennial celebration are
hereby authorized to enter and pass
through the state of Texas armed and
equipped for the purpose named.
By command of
Gov. L. S. Ross, Commander in Chief.
W. H. KING, Acknowledgment.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
sad Intelligence.

A telegram last night brought the sad
the wife of Rev. W. B. Rankin, of this city.
Mrs. Rankin had accompanied her hus-
band to New York, where he is in attend
ance as a commissioner of the Pres
byterisn general assembly. She died in
Orange county, at the home of her sister.
Thus has passed away most cultured
and lovely Christian lady. The husband
and daughters have the sympathy Of q
very large circle of true friends in this
city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30

Warmers Safe Cure removes defective
vision or sight. Why? Because it gets
rid of the poisonous kidney acid circulat
ing in the blood. Impaired vision is
caused by advanced kidney disea e, an
other name for Bright's disease, which
"hss no symptoms of its own" Warmers
Safe Cure removes the cau,e, when nor
NAL vision returns.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-05-30
THE PUBLIC DOMAIN.
An Approximate Estimate Of the
Unappropriated Public Domain.

% Unappropriated Public Domain.
The following is an approximate
estimate of the unsppropriated pub
lie domain lying west of the Tooth merid
ian and north of the south boundary line
of the Texas and Pacific eighty mile re-
serve, by counties, being the land subject
to entry under the homestead donation
laws OF the state of Texas:
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FCaution. Boy only DR.. Isaac Thomp
sons Eye Water. Carefully examine the
outside wrapper. None other genuine.
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To remove paint-Sit on it.-Ports-
mouth Times.
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Chairman Committee on Educational
Exhibit.