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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
"NOetes AmbrOsiana."

The guests of Mrs. w. G. Saunders
and few invited friends assembled in
the spacious drawing rooms last even
ing for the enjoyment OF a programme
at once literary and artistic.
The delicious music of the man
dolin, a foreign and novel instrument,
used by the accomplished Misses
Cardwell of Houston, blended in ex-
quisite accord with piano, violin and
flute, displaying with fine effect the
talent of Messrs. Sherding and WIPER
mann, to which they afterward added
the charm of vocal solo.
The evening was still farther graced
by the admirable elocution of Miss
Helen Saunders, as manifested in the
charming, poetic impersonation Of
"Mabel at the Window Pane"
Mr.. Gregory followed with the reci-
tation, "Spartacus, the Envoy" hold
ing his listeners in stilled attention to
a selection elegantly classic, while
DR.. ]. G. Smith sent a wholesome
laugh ripping around the room at
the comic CELEBRITY of his tongue and
the infectious frolic OF his songs.
Hours thus spent rob life of half its
care, and may well lie called Gam.
brosiana," was the decision as the as
sembly dissolved with mutual express
sions OF delight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
CAP VS. WITH HIM.
The Strange Experience Of n Funny Man
on N Steamboat.

The Strange Experience of n Funny Man
on Steamboat.
The captain stood in front of the pilot
house, telling the man at the wheel what
he ought to do from time to time, and the
funny man stood close by with his over
coat buttoned up and his hands in his
pockets.
When the funny man had kept still long
enough he spoke to the captain.
"Cap'n," said he, 'why do you tell him
to keep her to port, and then ask him to
keep her steady9 She'd keep steadier if
she kept clear of the port, don't you thinkT
"Have TO keep her to port so she'll keep
away from the bar" replied the captain, as
he raised his glass and gazed anxiously
ahead.
The funny man shrugged his shoulders,
walked away few steps, returned and
asked the captain if they kept the vessels
log down among her beam ends.
mo-" said the captain, ''we keep 1t in the
log cabin"
"Pve often wondered said the funny
man thoughtfully, "why the wheels of @
steamboat don't work together"
"They do"
"Do they? thought they took turns.
How'd you tear your coat, cap'nW
"Caught it ON one o. the points o. the
compass"
Then the funny man walked around
little while. BY and by he stood stock
still.
"Cap'n," said he, ''this boat is advertised
to run, but she only just keeps up with the
walking BEAM How's that?"
"Well, | Dunno" replied the captain
"she's got mate running with her ani
she keeps up with him easy enough. \
blieve this wind is hauling around so'-
west"
1.-THE mate has the advantage of tn,
boat in one respect, l suppose" remarktS
the funny man; "he's amphibious, isia
he?"
"Why, he can run on land just as fast ~
| in the water"
$50 can the boat. can run her ashoh
| in u minute and half if want to-"
"Your boat is very polite, captain, \
must say that"
elbow sos"
81 saw her bow when came out on the
| dock this morning"
"Oh, yes, certainly-hark minuteP'
"What is itg"
"Did you hear her yawlT
"Nol What time is it, cap'nW
"Ten minutes past. BY Georgel this 10
| the mates watch Mine ends at 3 O'clock"
exclaimed the captain, and he went of to
find the mate, while the funny man, NUT
tering something about that chap being
| pretty fly for skipper, leaned over the
rail and thought over the hull business
| Morris Waite In Detroit Free Press.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
THE THEATER.

The Season to Open With Superb Opera
Company.
Mr.. Ernest Rische, who has leased
Millett's opera house for this season,
reached town yesterday to prepare for
giving the people OF Austin superb
opera and first-class amusements dur
ing the fall and winter months.
Mr.. Rische is an experienced the
alter manager, and this season will run
in addition to Millett's the Houston
street theater, San Antonio, and the
Taylor theater.
He has secured several, it may be
said many, of the finest opera
companies in America and
the operate season will be the most
brilliant in the history of Austin.
The season will open on Thursday
the eighteenth with the New York
Opera company in two-night and
matinee engagement. The company
has a national reputation and a rare
treat is in store for lovers of melody.
Following the opera "Wallick's Sam
Houston" CATER Dark" and "Fast
MalP will be presented during this
month.
In addition to the list OF
attractions published some days
ago Mr.. Rische has the
following down on his seasons pro-
gramme:
The Spider and the Fly.
Pearl of Pekin.
Stuart Robson.
Lights and Shadows.
Blue Beard Jr.
1t will be gratifying to theater
goers to learn Mr.. Rische will retain
Mr.. Howard Long as manager of the
theater.
Caution. Buy only DR.. Isaac Thomp
son Eye Water. Carefully examine the
O,ts;Ja u,ronDar Mona nthor ooy,,,ipo
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
their new line by moving it further

their new line by moving it further
north.
On the Avenue Mr.. Shipe's force be-
gan the work of putting down ties
and stringers, and track laying will
probably commence today or tomor-
NOW.
Manager Hicks has large force at
work on West Sixth street and will
rapidly extend his line beyond
Pressler', garden.
He hopes to be able to give the
people five minutes service today on
the Avenue and belt lines in the
northern part of town.
On with the railroads.
On with the dam.
On with the boom.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
blair Saws It's all Right .

Mr.. S. o. Blair, Chicago, says: 1--WE
Extract of Flax Skin Cure and Cough Cure.
We have used both for numerous troubles,
especially for our child. We recommend
the Cough Cure to every family having
children. We used it for Whooping Cough
with remarkably quick and satisfactory re-
suits, and use it for any and every cough
the family may have" Only one size,
large bottle. Price $1.00. If you want the
best toilet soap get Clark's Flax Soap, %
cents. Ask Oscar Samostz, druggist, for
these preparations.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
The Street Railways.

Both companies were hard at work
on Sixth street yesterday and Mr..
Shipe succeeded in covering the dis
tanee from Rio Grande to the Avenue
with his plow and pick gang.
This coup d. etat forced the old
company to make slight change in
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Stuart Seminary.

This popular school opened yester.
day under more favorable circum-
stances than have ever attended any
of it's openings before. The school is
enlisted to it's limit and the faculty
we're compelled to turn away pupils.
The school is most excellent one
and the attention it is receiving at the
hands of the public is but an instance
of its rapid advance in the educational
circles of this State.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
A Very Large Percentage

OF the American people are troubled with
most annoying, troublesome and dis
agreeable complaint called "Catarrh." 1t
is not necessary to be SO troubled. It is
demonstrated beyond question that Clarke's
Extract of Flax (Papillonl Catarrh Cure
Immediately relieves and permanently
cures Catarrh. A thorough and fair trial
will convince you.
Use Clarke's Flax Soap for the Skin
Catarrh Cure 81. Soap % cents. At Oscar
Samostz' drug store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Mr.. Huggard's Stroke of Fortune.

The prosperity which recently came to
Joseph Huggard IN the shape of $4,000
prize in the Louisiana State Lottery has
not in the slightest degree turned the for
tunate recipients head, for he still carries
on file making in the little shop at No. 81
John street. Said he when asked about his
stroke of good luck: '"My ticket was a
one fortieth of No. $685. which won the
5000 900 prize in the last drawing, and my
share was $4,000. | forwarded the ticket to
New Orleans for collection by the Adams
Express company, and check for the
amount came back promptly. -Bridgepo
Conn. J Farmer, July IA.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
The Only WAY.

Mrs. Benedict (reading)- "A Pennsylvania
man has invented an apparatus to stop the
smoke nuisance. What do you think it isi
Mr.. Benedict--Oh, something that will
kill cigarette smokers, I supposel-Law.
renee American.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04

decrease in valuation $500; Fannin
decrease $751; 900; Colorado decrease
$4,000; Oldham decrease $4,000.
GEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT.
Prof Comstock and his party of
nine assistants arrived from the great
Llano mineral district, where Prof.
Comstock has been at work several
months. He will now devote himself
to Office work for some time.
Prof. Hill is in the West. 1t is
understood his resignation, which is in
the hands of the geological Office, will
not be accepted until his report IS
finished, which will occupy some
time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Gin Destroyed.

A match accidentally got into the
gin of Mr.. Carl Beck Of Bee Cave and
firing the lint destroyed the gin and
contents. Sixteen bales of cotton
were destroyed. Loss $4,000. No in
sllrance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Corn Crib DESTROYED.

A crib containing about 200 bushels
OF corn was destroyed Monday night
on Charlie Austin's farm seven miles
east of town. The corn was the prop
erty of Arson Jones, colored man.
Origin Of fire unknown.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
St. Edwards COLLEGE.

st. Edwards college opened yester-
day with large attendance, and
never before in the history of this
excellent institution was the future
so bright. 1t will have a prosperous
term.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
He Obeyed Orders.

1T assure you, judge, that my physician
is responsible for my being thief"
"Do you mean to say he hypnocized 20,
and compelled you to commit crime9"
II won't say that, but do know that he
ordered me to take something before going
to bed New York Herald.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
He Took No Chances.

Waiter Girl-Ummummummummum-
mummumerum.
Experienced Guest Ummummumerum.
Waiter Girl--What did you say, sirP
Guest-Same as you did. Bring 'em
along.-Good News.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Fine Wheat.

Mr.. Tom Smith at the Avenue hotel
has samples OF wheat from Mr.. w. G..
Mulkey's Panhandle farm. 1t is ex-
cellent in quality and the yield was
20 bushels per acre.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
COMPLIMENTARY GERMAN

rendered Miss Emma Duffleld on the Eve Of
Her Departure for the North.
The numerous friends OF Miss
Emma Duffield assembled at Wash
ington hall last evening to participate
in most elegant german, rendered
her by the young men of the city on
the eve of her departure for the North,
where she will spend the winter.
Miss Duffield is very popular midst
a host of admirers, and the enjoyable
entertainment OF last evening was but
slight token OF their esteem.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
He Let Her Think On.

Young Paul Pry--I hope l haven't dis
turbed you, Miss Ethel. Pray, tell me Of
what were you thinking2
Miss Ethel-Of how delightful it Is to
be alone.-Yenowine' News.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
A Good Suit.

II want running suit"
''This is good durable suit"
care the colors fastp"
eyes, you'll have great difficulty in
keeping up with them. New York SIM.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Small Loss.

Cora-Oh, dearl am SO sorry, Florencei
have broken your penknife
Florence-Never mind. It doesn't be-
long to me; it's papas.-Burlington Free
Praaa
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
The Dear Girls.

Ethel-Clara was out driving yesterday
and the horse ran away with her.
Maud-Well, think the horse show ed
very poor taste.-Munsey's Weekly.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Turning Loose the Money.

The two railroad companies are turn
ing loose about $500 a day inth he
shape of wages paid hands and bosses
and engineers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04

The revival in progress at the
Twenty-fourth Street Methodist
church is increasing in interest and
there has been several conversions.
There will be services again tonight,
to which all are invited.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Very Likely.

"All flesh is grass"
Perhaps that accounts for the prone
ness of flesh to get hay fever. New York
Herald.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
Thoueht There Were More.

Johnson-Did you see it stated that New
York city has 5000 lunatics2
Jackson (who has frequently visited New
York)-Is that allS-Lowell Citizen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
A Natural Request.

IT don't want such large cut as that"
said the young housekeeper "Can't yoa
give me outlet of the same pieceS"-
Harper's Bazaar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04

Do you suffer from scrofula, salt rheum,
or other humorsP Take Hoods Sarsaparilla
the great blood purifier. 100 doses 81.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
JUDICIAL.
CASES DISPOSED OF YESTERDAY IN THE
DISTRICT AND MINOR COURTS.
Notes, Legal and Otherwise, Gathered
About the Halls of Justice by the
Statesman's Young Men.
DISTRICT COURT.

Hon. William NJ. Key, judge; James
P. Hart, clerk.
In this court the docket was called
and some cases set.
The newly appointed grand Jury,
composed of the gentlemen whose
names were published in yesterdays
STATESMAN, met yesterday. A large
number of persons were summoned to
appear before them and answer Ger
tain charges.
Among other things they did, was
to issue an order directing the sheriff
to lease Lue Wilson from Jail, who
was charged with having shot Joe
Sorrels at Hunters Bend a short time
since. The evidence in the case proved
conclusively that the shooting was &C
cidental. In fact, Sorrels in his ante
mortem statement, said most posi-
lively That the shooting was purely
an accident.
JUSTICE CALHoUN's COURT.
Hon. George Calhoun justice; Jim
Davis constable.
In this court the following proceed
ings were had:
State VS.. Guy G. Harris, peace bond
proceedings; dismissed,
State VS.. Lue Wilson, murder bound
over to grand jury.
State VS.. Henrietta Hardeman, theft
from person; bound over in sum OF
500.
RECORDERS COURT.
Hon. Jas. R. Hamilton recorder
Neil McCashin clerk.
In this court Recorder ]. r. Hamil-
ton disposed of the following cases:
City VS.. Luella Gordon, disturbing
the peace; found not guilty.
City vs.. Carries Kampin, sleeping in
a public place at night; fined So and
costs.
COMMISSIONERS COURT.
In the commissioners court yester-
day the question on the changes in
precincts Nos. 2 and 3 was again taken
up. The commissioners reconsidered
their past action in the premises and
postponed further action until the
February term of the court, when the
matter will be taken up for final
action. They gave as their reason
for not making the change at once
that they did not care to affect the
result Of the coming election in any
way whatever.
The follnwinn hills against The
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
AROUND THE CAPITOL.

Matters Picked Up Going Through the Cap
itol Departments,
EXECUTIVE OFFICE.
The information received at the
GOVERNORS office is to effect that the
Marlin smallpox embroglio has been
settled, the county authorities having
taken charge of the situation.
SECRETARY OF STATE.
An amendment was filed in office
m secretary of State to the Rio Grande
eand Tramway company.
coMpTRoLLER's DEPARTMENT.
The comptroller received the follow
mo assessment rolls: Leon county
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04

Are you distressed with an overloaded
stomach? Are you troubled with head
ache, dizziness or constipation? Does your
head swim? One dose of Bailey's Saline
Aperient will give you relief.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
LIST OF LETTERS.

Following is the list of letters remaining
uncalled for and advertised at the Post
Office, at Austin, Tex, forsthe week ending
September l, 1890:
IAnTESj ITCT
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04

To obtain any of these letters the appli.
cant must say advertised" pay one cent
and give date of list. Have your Letters
addressed in care of your street and num-
will be sent to the dead letter Office at
Washington. D. G. ]. G. DEGREES, P. M.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
PANroP's ACADEMY,

Near Charlottesville, Va.
Cor Boys and Young Men. Send for
Catalogue.
JOHN r. SAMSON, A M, Principal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04
The Revival.

For a disordered liver try Beecham's
Pills.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1890-09-04

Caution. Buy only DR.. Isaac Thomp
son Eye Water. Carefully examine the
outside wrapper. None other genuine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

ist He has written great deal on the sub
iect OF revision, favoring the movement to
some extent
Rev. Thomas z. Hastings, the President
of Union Theological Seminary, New York,
is probably the most advanced revisionlst on
the committee. He is a highly cultured
man and an eloquent speaker. He is q
leader among the theologians Of his type OF
doctrine. In the REVISION discussion in the
Presbytery of New York he took very
prominent part He will make his influence
felt in the committee.
Mr.. William Ernst, of Kentucky, is one
of the wisest and ablest elders in the whole
Presbyterian Church. He is tine Oldest
Sabbath school superintendent in the de-
nomination. He has been an elder and Sab
bath school superintendent in the Presbyte-
rian Church of Covington, KY, for over 90
years continuously. He is q native OF Penn
sylvanIa, and graduate OF Center College.
After long and careful study he sees no need
of revision, but will not object to a few YER
bal changes. He is well versed in theology,
and no member of the committee has more
familiar knowledge of the scriptures.
FOR AND AGAINST REVISION.
Rev. Prof. Matthew B. Riddle, is well
known in this city. as well as his grand
father" and his face is so familiar we need
not reproduce it. AS a learned professor
and an eloquent preacher he stands very
high. He is opposed to revision.
Rev. Prof. Willis j. Beecher, of Auburn
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04

LII. D., professor of Hebrew in Princeton
Theological Seminary, is one of the most
learned men in the Presbyterian Church,
and one of the greatest living Hebraists.
He would long ago have been Moderator
of the General Assembly, but when he
hears of movement in that direction he
does not 90. He at first declined to serve
on the Committee on Revision, but has
changed his mind and will be here with his
wife. He is native of Pennsylvania and
married in this region. He is opposed to
revision, but can be relied on to carefully
consider proposed changes in the standards
of the church. Prot. Green is the author of
Hebrew grammer, of several books and
able magazine articles. His reputation as
scholar extends all over the Old World.
Prof William Alexander, of San Fran
cisco. professor of theology in the Theolog-
ical Seminary of that city, is a native of
Pennsylvania and opposed to revision, as
Rev. Ebenezer Erskine, d. D., another
Pennsylvania.
Rev. james T. Leftvich, formerly OF the
Southern Presbyterian Church, now settled
in Baltimore, and DR.. Edward R. Burk-
halter, of Cedar Rapids, Ia, are also men,
bers Of the committee.
The Rev. DR.. Henry j. Van Dyke, of
Brooklyn, an ex-Moderator of the General
Assembly, is one of the leaders of the re-
vision movement He has written great
deal on the subject, and although he never
went through theological seminary, he is
one OF the leading theologians in the Pres
byterian Church to-day.
On Wednesday these American theolo-
gians will cross swords with the Westmin-
ster divines, and probably the fire will fy..
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
FIGHTING WILLIAM cARR,s WILL.
His Wife Objected TO the Distribution al


His Wife Objected TO the Distribution and
Wants All Back Rents.
An argument was heard in the Orphans
Court yesterday in the matter of the settle
ment Of the estate of William Carr. The
point at issue is a matter in dispute between
Mrs, Carr and the trustees Of the estate, J.
M. Kennedy and J. B. Jackson. Mrs. Carr
refused to take under the will of her hus-
band and elected to take under the intestate
laws. This gives her share of the personal
property absolutely. and life interest in
one-half of the real estate. The trustees
apportioned the estate, and recently set
aside to Mrs. Carr her share OF the real
estate. The portion Mrs. Carr received,
though equal in value to the other half, was
productive Of a somewhat larger income,
bringing better rents than the other prop
ertv.
In making the distribution of the income
of the estate from the death of Mr.. Carr up
to the time of Mrs. Carr receiving her Dor
tion of the property the trustees allowed
Mrs. Carr her pro rata share of the whole
income. She objected to this, and claimed
that she was entitled TO the rentals of the
property which mad been set apart to her
back to the date of Mr.. Cars death. An
exception was taken to the distribution on
this point, and it was argued yesterday.
D. T. Watson, ESQ.,, appeared for Mrs. Carr
and Attorney Guthrie for the trustees. The
decision was reserved.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-04
PART 1.-THE PROLOGUE.
"CHARGING AN ARMY"


As the afternoon drew on Avantageur
Non-Commissioned Officer Won Ronhein,
Of the First Regiment of Prussian Dragon
Guards, fell into reverie as he sat erect
and motionless in his saddle. The First,
Third, Fourth and Fifth Squadrons of his
regiment forming portion OF the Blue Bri-
gade, under General Count Branden6urgh,
had marched at o'clock on that morning
of August 16, 1870, to st. Hillaire, to do
duty there, and get news OF the departure of
the French troops from Metz. But as the
cannonade from the Metz direction became
louder, the Fifth Squadron alone was left
in the ordered position, while the three
others marched out and reached Marsha
Tour at about 8. Ever since then these
three squadrons had remained near the vii
lage, and had succeeded by general maneuv-
ering in deceiving the French as to the real
weakness of this German wing; so that for
hours they did not venture to make any
comprehensive attack.
II was toward o'clock in the afternoon
when Non-Commlssioned Officer Won Ron
helm tell into this reverie.
The pitIless sun famed upon his brass
helmet; his light blue coat, with red facirgs
on collar and sleeves gallooned with yellow
braid, showed up astonishingly clear against
the white wall of the struggling outhouse;
his brown mare, sweating under this con-
slant maneuvering, protected throughout
sultry day, bowed her head and champed
her bit llstlessly. Her rider, armed with
saber and revolver, sat upon her motionless,
half overcome by heat and fatigue. His
small blue eyes, fixed in q sort of reverie,
saw nothing before him.
Yet before him, there, in wide champaign
stretching toward Metz, the full tide of
battle rolled, ever nearer, ever nearer