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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-09-12
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 Thursdays Daily.l

Rolls received by the comptroller
yesterday showed increases as follows 4:
Collin, $40, 900; Tarrant, $2,379,000;
Gregg, $S4, 900; Jack, $4,000. De-
creases are noted in Lamar, $780, 900 /;
Freestone, $4,000.
Lamar county statistics are as fol-
lows for 1888: Total bales cotton II ;
459; bushels corn, 1,374,945: wheat,
1895, oats, 1915; barley, 200; sweet
potatoes Al ,224; Irish potatoes, 1904
peas. 2 400 gardens value, 500, 646; bee
stands, 100; pounds honey, S,744:
bacon purchased, 37S, 416 pounds.
The governor yesterday appointed
the following pilot commissioners for
Brownsville: Jake Lewis and John
Eagan, of Brownsville. August Nors-
well, of Brownsville, was appointed
pilot at that place.
Thompson Morris, of Titus county,
was appointed deep water commits
sioner.
The Texas and Pacific railway paid
for the quarter ending June &c.
1891 "a; Fort Worth and Denver,
$395,S4.
The Live Oak club, of Goliad, filed
its charter yesterday, as did the Tay-
lor Charcoal company, $4,000 capital
The Galveston Packing company
filed its charter with Leon Blum, F.
Cannon, f. hammers, A. Weiss, Julius
Runge, H. A. Landes, w. H. Sinclair
as incorporators.
From Fridays Daily.]
The following was received at the
executive office yesterday:
DALLAS, Tex, Sept. 2. 1889.
To His Excellency L. S. Ross governor,
Austin, Tex:
Dear sir We have the honor here
with to transmit to your order check
for $500, proceeds of the benefit given
at Oak Cliff on the 10Th ultimo, for
the Confederate Home at Austin.
Will you please see that
this sum is placed in the hands of the
proper authorities for the benefit of
the Home?
1t affords us old soldiers, who wore
the blue, sincere and heartfelt pleasure
to contribute towards this grand and
worthy object, and to work side by
side in harmony with the old soldiers
who wore the gray in assisting to pro-
vide a home for the brave men
whom we met on the field
of battle, and who now
by lapse of time are unable to provide
for themselves.
The above sum is sent by the old
soldiers Of the blue and the gray of
this city and surrounding towns, and
we hope and believe that the move
ment inaugurated will bear good fruit
and the Home will be lasting monu-
ment of the grateful feelings the peo-
pie of Texas have to the memory of
the American soldier.
I
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-09-12

Entered as second-class matter. Office of
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Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
THE ADJeuRrED TOWN MEETING


 To be Called In Loomis, TsmPle or
 music This Morning at 10 o'clock
 Business to be Transacsed-The Free
 school Books question.
 The adjourned annual town meeting will be held in Loomis' Temple of Music this morning. It will open at 10 o'clock. There is great deal of business to be transacted. One of the principal topics of discussion will be the regulation of expenditures of the town for the coming year. It is proposed to introduce system similar to that employed by the oity. The method of hiring men to work for the town will also be discussed, ,ssnd probably regulated. The park question will be touched upon at some length.
 It is understood that nineteen -twentieths of the income from taxes of the town and city are paid by the citizens of New Haven. The remsinder, one-twentieth, is paid be- twen WestvilIe and the Annex. An effort will be made to direct the park commission to spend the $200,0 so that $780, 900, or nineteen-twentieths of 1t, shall be applied to the purchase of parks in the city limits and $10, ,000, or one-twentieth, to the purchase of parks either in Westville or the Annex. Another thing will be the laying of the town tax for the ensuing year. It is said that the town may be relieved of small part of its taxation.
 Because of the removal to Springside farm of the almshouse, it is thought that the sal- aries of chaplains, which is now $100, should be increased to $20O. The expenses of the committee appointed to investigate the affairs of the town govern ment will also come up for consideration. That investigation cost the committee some thing over $500 for stenoRraphers and other incidentals.
 Another important matter will be the free text book question. It is known that the town meeting can definitely decide whether free books shall be used in the schools or l not. If the meeting does favor this plan, the board of education will immediately put il into operation.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
ROADS AT MERwlN,s POINT.

ROADS AT MERwlN,s POINT.
 The selectmen Inspect Thom With Q
 View to Improvements.
 For some time the property owners and summer residents of Merwins Point, many of whom belong in this vicinity, have desired to have better roads leading to and from that very popular summer resort. Merwin's Point is constantly growing, many new cots tages are being erected every season, and each summer the number of transient visit- ors increases. The roads in the vicinity of the Point are narrow, crooked and rough, and the cottagers, who pay good propor- ton of the taxes of the town of Milford, are anxious to have the highway put into good condition. A couple of months ago petit ton was circulated among the property owners and residents, praying the selsctmen of the town of Milford to give them the desired improvements. The roads in the town of Orange, which bounds Milford on the north and east, are all in very fair condi tion, and are far ahead of those in Milford. The pstition was presented to the selectmen a short time ago, and on Monday the select. men in company with 8 number of promi- nent residents of the Point took Q trip over the roads in question for the purpose of learning exactly what is wanted. It is very probable that the desired improvements will be granted and that the work of widening and lsveling tho roads will begin as soon as tho frost leaves the ground in the spring. If this is done it will be heartily appreciated by all who use vehicles of any kind, whether bicycles or carriages. Several of the private roadways in the vicinity of the Point are now being repaired and widensd and being put into the condition that the public roads are expected to be in before next autumn.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
Unity,s Fair.

Last evening Unity's fair was visited by Comstock division K. T. iu full uniform. Also many of Aurora's members visited the fair. The Aurora's held dance last night and banquet at their hall. The voting at the fair stands as follows:
 stool-R. s. scobie 24, w. S. Ksnney 15 1-10
 Star collar-E. E. aessnsr 10, 0. 8. soo- will 10. >e Siebert IS, E. P. DAwsett 46, J. Griffin 10. J. R. Fletcher 161<.
 Sofa pillow-Miaa J. Bradbury 10, Mrs.
 ssorsssry's dssi-Franois Wiley ~ i,s, s. D. Betts 60, Prof. Nelson 9, o. E. Jewell s, F. Sims, l.. B. Clark 6.
 Uniform coat-E. F. Hill co, J. K. Taylor 70, A. H. Colbert 10 2-l0.
 The fair closes next Monday evening. There was sood attendance lass night de. spite the weather.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
A SPECIAL MEETING

or che BoarA Of selectmen To-Night-
 The Charges made by Clerk E.-
 Knight SPerry.
 The board of selectmen will hold . special meeting tonight for the purpose of investi- gating the charges made by Clerk E. K. Sperry of the alnshouse, that hs has been hampsred by Superintendent Sanford in his method ot keeping books. Ar. Sperry has placed his resignation in the hands of the board, stating as his reasons for 90 doing that it is impossible for him to carry out | what he knows to be the wishes of the board in reference to the keeping of the accounts in a business like manner, owing to the con- duct of an official higher in authority; be, cause he feels that it is a disgrace for any man to occupy position, knowing that there is studied attempt to violate all rules con- corning proper system of cheeks and re- ceipts. Superintendent Sanford has been summoned to appear before the board to- night, and MT. Sperry has also been asked te attend. The investigation will undoubtedly be lively one.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06

A Joyous Time at Humphrey Street
 Congregational Church.
 A festival of days'was held at Humphrey street Congregational church last evening, and despite the unfavoring weather there was a large assembly of people present. Old and young entered heartily into the spirit of the occasion. There were six booths ,ons for each day of the week, and all were prettily trimmed and decorated and supplied with tempting attractions for buyers. The young ladies fin charge were tsstefully attired for the occasion and the many pretty toilets. the gaily decorated booths and the lively and happy gathering made very pleasant scene.
 The mottoes over the booths and the young lady in charge were as follows:
 Monday-"Ws don't mind washing, do we.'' Miss Minnie Post in charge.
 Tuesday-"We can smooth wrinkles out, even
 Wednesday-"A etitch in time will save thee nine, Miss May Trowbridge in charge.
 Thursday-'At home December D. from till i0.' Miss Lillian Merwin in charge.
 Friday-"A new broom sweeps clean" Miss Emma Bristol in charge.
 a cook" Mrs. John Shares in charge.
 The "Old woman in a shoe" was little Carrie McDowell, little but sweet. Miss Nettie Trowbridge and Miss Frisbie had charge.
 Mrs. 0. E. Hayes had general oversight of the festival which was heartily enjoyed.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
List of Patents

List of patents issued from the United States Pat ent office on Tuesday, December 5, 1889, for the State of Connecticut furnished us from the Of flee of Earle Seymour, solicitors of patents, ses Chapel street, New Haven. Conn:
 A. Ahrens, assignor to P & F. Corbin, New Brit ain, latch and lock case.
 F. Armstrong Bridgeport, bicycle step.
 l.. T. Bulley, assignor to Peerless Buttonhole At tachment Co.,, Tyler City, mechanical movement. J. Fl. Deniger, assignor to himself, R. Tomlin- son and J. R. Logan, Bridgeport, vehicle spring. I. Dimock, New London, spinning and twisting machine.
 c. P. Fenner, New London, printing press. H. N. Gale. Bristol steam engine.
 O. W. Goslee, Glastonbury. field marker.
 M. [; Hansen. assignor ts F. Armstrong, Bridge dort, electric meter. Stamford, lock.
 J. R. Lomas, assignor one-half to B. Sheninger, West Haven, music rack for pianos.
 o. F. Monroe, coffee or teapot. I. E. Palmer, Iiddletown, machine for tentering, straightening and finishing woven fabrics.
 F. Rhind, assignor onerhalf to E. Miller q Co.,, Meriden, argand burner
 Same, argand lamp.
 R. J. Shipley, Waterbury, assignor to o. W. Mo- Gill, making paper fasteners.
 H: v. Smith, assignor one-half to F. B. Bradley, Bridgeport, game
 L. Smith, Mantle, vending apparatus.
 D. s. Stoddard, Waterbury, stone gatherer. F. B. White, assignor to Patent Button Go Water bury, rivet setting machine.
 DESIGNS.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
Rridgepers Hospital

The tenth annual meeting of the Bridge port Hospital society was held yesterday af- tsrnoon. The annual report shows that the total number of patients admitted during the year ending Oct. 1, was 252, which is A less than the year previous. The report adds: We comnaence the new year, Got. l, 1889, with 30 patients, which is fourteen lees than at the same period in 1888. The decrease can be accounted for in part by the fact that all the soldier patients are now provided for at the Soldiers' Home in Darien, and in part by the establishment of an Emergency hos pital on Court street in our city. The num- Der of patients admitted from Bridgeport the previous year. The cost of maintenance at the hospital has been sixty-two cents per week, for each patient, more than the pres vious year. loS
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06

Stil wrestling With she Estimates.
 The board of finance held it's regular monthly meeting yesterday afternoon te sign the monthly bills of the different depart ments. Police Commissioner F. s. Andrew appeared before the board and urged that in justice to the people the board should include the cost of the two new precincts in their es- inmates
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
Drldgep0rs Catholic Benevolent Society in . Ysrmens.

BnIDorronr. Dec. 5.-Thsre Is quite an excitement in St. Marys parish. The days of the Ladies' Aid society of the parish arc probably numbered on account of the inter. ference of Rev. T. J. Dunn, assistant pastor of St. Mary's church. The members of the society are having their grievances made public in the papers. The reverend father sstOnished the society by announcing that hereafter he would take supreme charge of the society apd It's funds. Father Dunn stated to a member of the society his ultima tum e follows; "I've taken entire charge of this society. Why, there is no need of . society in this parish. You are merely imi- tating the methods of Protsstant ladies. If some of you spent money on your own ohil- drsn you would be doing bsttsr work than you are doing now. Your methods are en- tirsly wrong. Now, have in my possession $500 which this society nsttsd from its recent entertainment, and intend to keep It. This amount will last two years or more. Ny Idea is to help two, three or perhaps four poor families in the parish once year. I assure you that the affairs of this society win go on smoothly under ny management" H
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
A Pastor,s Change.

Rev. MT. Ditmars, who resigned ss pastor of the Baptist church in Shelton Tuesday night, has besn pastor of the church three and half years. He goes to the South End Baptist church in Bridgeport. The new church was organized about two months ago with membership of 40. It is the out- growth of Mrs. Grsy's South End mission, which ct one time held meetings on Main street, near Seaside Park. Later . lot was purchased at the corner of Lafayette and Gregory streets and chapel erected, where the new church holds its services.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
Conweb Suuuers.

Cobweb suppers are now the go. At the Baptist church, Msriden, one was given this week. Spiders and oobwebs were numerous in the parlors. This feature was in charge of the young ladies of the church. String cobwebs crossed in every conceivable way, with paper spider on the end, was the ats traction. On payment of five cents the the worse snarl the web was in. This proved highly amusing sight for the on-
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
Found in Meriden.

Albert F. Dill of 2S7 Ferry street, Fair Haven, went to Meriden yesterday to get his team which was stolen from the corner of Chapel and Orange streets, where 1t had been hitched on Tuesday morning, and was found by the Meriden police on Maple street in that city about 8 o'clock of the same afternoon.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
Dr. Obe.Ie,,s Nevv Ep,.oae

"Dr." J. 0. Chsalsy was arrested by Off, oer Reynolds last night on charge of breach of peace against James Gillian, . porter, and Statiohmssser Avery, at the Union de- pot. The ''dootor" assailed Gillian with a stick and Avery went to Gillan's help, and he also caught 1t from the infuriated "doc- tor." The latter claims that Gillian inten- tionallx ran info him
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06

A0BhOA OI tn0 0f8vBs RESOLUTIONS TO Bn PASSED UPON THE DEATH
 OF GENERAL 8. R. SMITH.
 The Grays held . large meeting last eve- ming, many of the veterans being present. The meeting was to take action upon the death of General s. R. Smith. General E. E. Bradley, ex-Nayor Henry G. Lewis and others paid touching tributes to the memory of the deceased. It was voted to drape the rooms in mourning for thirty days and Q committee composed of Lieutenant Munson and Sergeant AsOabe of the actives, and General E. E. Bradley, Chief Hendrick and will meet at 8 o'clock tonight. Sergeant Minor will be one of the bearers at thu l funeral. 7.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
Arrested.

Clifford Downs was arrested last night for the alleged theft of billiard ball worth $6 from J. L. Townssnd's pool room in the Adelphi building at the corner of Union and Chapel streets. Townsend runs what is called temperance pool room and 1t is frequentsd by boys. There is much complaint against him and the police say that he is running 1t for all 1t is worth. Downs is about 90 years old
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
I EOOAA N1Wn.
Brief Mention. sJlius, osrSs auwrav vad rr v,rinkod ak Dor

Brief Mention.
 Calling cards engraved os printed at Dor mans.
 The board of aldermen Aest this evening.
 Like pure water, the soap known as Brus- sells will stand the ssvsrsst test.
 The State Agricultural society is ready to pay all premiums awarded at the last fair.
 Rev. S. D. Phelps lectures in the Baptist church. wallingford, next Monday evening.
 The Knights of Columbus directors held their quarterly meeting in this clty yester- day. ..o.
 A hustling place is the Royal shoe store. Shoes are sold wonderfully cheap and rab- bers given free.
 E. H. Darlington and R. w. Lewis, of Naugatuck, have been appointed appraisers on the estate of the late Henry K. Sears.
 The Ansonia Brass and Copper company have contracted to have out for them tract of sixty-five acres sf woodland lying in the northern part of the town near the Seymour line. ',~4.
 Cards are out announcing that tho mar riage of Gideon M. Wakelee of Shelton and Mrs. Priscilla Warner of Birmingham will take place at the home of the bride December 12, att 80 p. m.
 Electric lights arc soon to be placed in the work rooms of the county jail, which done, the prisoners will work the full num- Der of hours, instead of quitting work early at this time of the year. ..-..
 Commissioner Tatem was in Meriden yes. terday and received several samples of vine- gar that Chief Ford obtained at the different stores there. Mir. Tstem has not yet reported on his finds at New Haven.
 We have received from MT. George H. Ford beautiful souvenir of the Paris exhi- bition ordered by him when he visited the exhibition last season. It has brief dsscrip- tion of the buildings, and the last leaf deli- ostely refers to the selections which he made there, has imported and has now displayed at his establishment. The souvenir, which was produced in Paris, Is series of portfo- lio views, richly oolored. of buildings repre- senting different foreign nations which are among the features of the great exhibition. These souvenirs are gems of their kind and. with the characteristic enterprise of this noted jswslry and importing house, are bs- ing sent to MT. Ford's legion of patrons.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06

Ia in store for all who use Kemp's Balsarn for the Throts and Lungs, the great guaran' teed remedy. Would you believe that it is sold on it's merits and that any druggist is authorized by the proprietor of this wonder ful remedy to give you sample bottle free? It never fails to cure acute or chronic coughs. All druggists sell Kemp's Balsam. Large bottles 50 cents and $1.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06

At Thirty.Three Cents on tke Dollar.
 The entire stock of one of the finest Jew. elry Manufacturing concerns in the country comprising solid gold, rolled plate and stsr. ling silver brooches, earrings, scarf, lace and finger rings, watch chains and necklaces will be offered this week at just one-third thei, actual value.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
Wild Ducks.

Douglas Swan and Albert Simpson of Seymour were in town last night exhibiting trophies to their friends. They were out duck shooting off Fairfield yesterday. They killed and brought home ten and winged a dozen more which they failed to get, the water being too rough
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
slratIne RaeaIitIes Hegin

BaDazTox, Me, Dec. 5.-Robert A., the 14-year-old son of Ebsn Cross, and two oth- CT lads, broke through the ice while skating on Highland Lake to-day and the Cross boy was drowned.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
M ach for Littles

We had rather say too much than too lit- tie about our boys and youths' school shoes this season, but it is impossible to mention each quality and price. We have laid well known makers of these goods under contri- button to give us the best article for the least money. One dollar and twenty-five cents to two dollars will purchase of us now a tractive and durable shoe for school pur- poses, and our stock of boys and youths dress shoes is complete.
 WALLACE B. FENN & Co.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
Light Guards, Sho ot.

Four teams from the Light Guards will
 hold rife shoot next Tuesday. Several fine prizes are offered. The matches prom- ise to be such success that the teams will
 be continued, and officers will be elected on the evening of the shoot.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
staIa Twa Hams.

Dennis Feeney, young man aged about twenty. five, stole two hams out of the cellar way of Lee & Hoyt's market yesterday and tried to get away. Officer P. Doherty caught him, however, and Feeney will have to an- swer to the charge of theft.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
CpT HIS WIPES THROAT.

BriAgspors Drunkard Goes Home
 and slashes His Wife with . RaxOr.
 BRIDGEPORT, Dec. 6.-John Gollard, 8 resident of Oak street, went home this evening considerably the worse for drink, and lively family row followed, during which he drew razor and cut his wifs's throat. The gash made was nearly six inches long, but fortunately it did not sever her wind-pipe. She was removed to the hospit. al, but it cannot yet be determined whether the wound will prove fatal or not. Gollard ~aa
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
Nearly SuHocatea in Bridgeport.

BRIDGEPORT, Dec. 5.-Mrs. John Kelly and her two daughters, who reside on North street, East Fad, were nearly suffecated while asleep Wednesday night by coal gas. Before retiring they removed the lids from a stovs in which light fire was burning. They awoke just as the gas was overpowering than
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
SUDDEN DEATH

or q Young Lady Named NearY In Birmingham Lass Evening. As Miss Weary, young woman residing in Shelton and employed in filings woolen mill, Birmingham, was going to her home last evening at about 6:3o p. ua., she dropped down on Main street apparently having fainted She was carried into Victory's ci- gar store near by and Dr. O'Sullivan was called and arrived about five minutes before she died. The doctors opinion was she died of heart disease. Dr. Beardsley, medical examiner, was sent for, but in his absence in New York permit for her removal to her home was elsewhere obtained.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
yeterlnarv As.ociation.

Dr. Ross of this city read a paper before the Connecticut Veterinary Medical associa- tion at their quarterly meeting in South Nor walk last Tuesday. His subject was "Various kinds of fractures" Interesting cases were quoted by Drs. Gardner, Beckley, Mcclellan, Babyer, whitney and Futile. Tho next meeting will be held in Hartford in March. Dr. B. D. Pierce of Hartford was unanimous ly elected to membership.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
le Was Cold.

Wednesday morning the temperature in Winsted was in different localities 4, 6 and 10 degrees above zero. In South Sandis- field degrees below zero, Colebrook River zero, Riverton degrees below. Woodruff's tannery zero. Yesterday the weather here- sbeuts relapsed into rain, and the tempera- ture was again very mild for the time of year.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-12-06
A SINGULAR ACOlDENT. Terribly Burned in . Freight Car Taken to the Hospital.

Just after Conductor Coney's freight train from New York arrived late last evening shouts of help were heard, and on opening @ car laden with potatoes a young man aged about thirty, whose name is believed to be George Howard, was found on the floor of the car with heated stove on top of him. How he came in that plight was mystery. The flesh of one of his arms was burned to the bone by the stove. He was taken to the hospital. The potatoes were for s. D. Miller $ Go. on Long wharf. Howard was watchman on the potato oar.