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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1891-06-28

Com gran solemnidad y nume-
rosa conc1rrencia se ha celebrado
en- la parf0quia de Chamberf el
bautiz0 de una j0ven protestante
que ha sido instruida convenien-
temente en- el colegio de la Divina
Pastora..
La nueva cat6lics, que ha reci-
bido ell nombre de Maria, iba yes
tida de blanco con corona de rcsas
blancas. Despu6s de recibir las
aguas bautismales, el celoso pa
rroco, Sefior Bocos, le dirigi6 una
seHtida platica, que conmovi6 &
tod0s los circunstau tes, y acto Sc
guido Sc celebr6 misa On ell altar
de la Virgen del Carmen y recihi6
81 sacramento de Ia Communion.
Los padrinos, que fueron la ex-
celentisima selora cOndesa de
Montarco y DON Mariana Rodrf
guez, farmae6utico muy conocido
en- aquel barrio por 50 incansable
cello y carload, han hecho cuanto
possible ha sido por dar el mayor
lucimiento & este acto, que result6
grandioso y conmovs dor.
Tant0 las personals invitadas 90.
mo las nifias del colegio fueron
obsequiadas CON IN espl6adido
refresco.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1891-06-28

| En Ia tarde del % llegaron 4
Santiago, trasportados en- I'M wa
g6n especial, los restos mortales de
Ia eximia & inspirada cantora galle-
ga Rosalfa Castro de MurgUia.
Esperaba en- Ia estaci6n la pobla-
ci6n en- mace, revistiendo el carAc-
ter de una imponente manifesto.
ci6n. Asistieron a tan s0lemne
acto, ademas de las autoridades,
ccmisiones, centros sociedades, la
banda de Benefcencia y represen-
tantes de diferentes grupos esco-
lares.
Las fuerzas de infanterfa y Ca
ballerfa que guarnecen aQuella
ciudad cerrabaR Ia conitlva.
Mr.. Oavanna, duefio de Ia Expo.
sici6n geological establecida en- Ell
Parque de Madrid, ha recibido
gran ndmero de ejemplars 8, distin.
|gui6ndose I'm elefante de Ia I ldia.
I'm cocodrilo, varios pelicauos, IA.
mencos, serpientes boas de grandes
dimensiones, etc., Esto, undo &
50 magnifica collection de fleras.
hace augursr muy buenas entra-
das.
Los pintores valencianos, uue.
riend0 honrar la memoria del ma
lograd0 Cortina, que muri6 en- esta
corte, han acordado trasladar & Ia
ciudad del Old los restoa del inol.
vidable artlsta, coste6ndOle IN
pante6n en- el cementerio de dicha
capital.
Sc ha alberto una suscricion pa.
ra este objeto, que encabezau DO.
miDgo Sala, Benlliure y otros CO.
lebrados pintores.
Asoiende "a a 10000 frances ID
susorici6n que se ha iniOiado en-
algufios puntos de Europa para
arigir en- Roma una lglesia & San
Joaquin y regalarsela despu6s Il
saDIo Padre.
Correspondence "a KYaAal
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1891-06-28

Hablando de Caldsr6n, dice el
revistero taurcmaquico de N Ii
6erGl:
Manuel Calder6n, que forma.
ba parte de 10 ,euadrilla de Rafael
muchos amos his, era el menor de
los cuatro famosos Calderones (los
otros son Francisco, Antonio Y 10.
se), todos de Alcala de Guadaira
No tenia Ia pujsnza de sus her
manos; pero cumplia bien.
Esta0s, desde ha un par de afios,
tan decade de facultades, que en-
casi todas las corridas, y & las pri
meras de cambio, iba 4 la enferme
RIA.
Este aGo habia salido & plea,
contra la opinion y el consejo de
Rafael.
Era hombre listo 8 inte'igente, y
20 he dido una vez & Lsgart,jo de
OR de 81:
--Es el Seneca de Ia cuadrilla.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1891-06-28

iQa9 terrib'es y abrumsdores
argumentos contra 10 tauroma
auia palpitan en lac precedentes
| ,eAsi
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
Stiles-Ward.

The residence of Mrs. Whitis was
&he Gene of quiet but happy we'd
ding yesterday afternoon at A o'clock.
The contracting parties were Mr.. Will
liam L. Stiles and Miss Jessie Ward,
both of this city, the ceremony being
performed by the Rev. j. Ward of San
.Aut0nio, the brides uncle.
The groom is son of the late DIR.
wi am Stiles and is well and worthily
known in business and social circles of
the city. Since leaving the university
three years ago he has been in the EN-
ploy of the New York and Texas Land
company and is recognized as man OF
character and ability.
l'he bride, who is the daughter OF
our ate citizen, DR.. J, r. Ward, is a
Young lady of rare natural gifts and of
aigi culture and her lovely character
has won for her a host OF admirlng
freuds, whose best wishes are for her
happiness.
Afrer the ceremony the bridal party
partook of an elegant supper, while
The flowers with which the table was
elaooratley decorated enhanced the
beauty of the scene. Many appropriate
presents bore witness to the love and
esteem of friends. After receiving the
Capitalization of all present they left
on ihe Central train for the east. THE
. STATESMAN wishes them unalloyed
1aDDiness
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
The Dam Foundation snfe.

Idle rumors have been ahoat for
the past few days in regard to the
foundation of the dam. All doubts on
this subject may be satisfied by read
ing the following letter:
AUSTIN, May 90.
To the Editor of The Statesman
Rumors are afloat in the city in re-
gard to the defective foundation due
to a peculiar rock formation upon
which the end of the dam now is being
laid. On trenching the rock and caro-.
fully examining its structure it was
found after going about one foot ia
the rock softer rock formation was.
reached; this stratum was about one
foot and six inches thick, and about
100 feet long at the up stream face ~
the dam. While this would appear
to endanger the foundation,
Mr.. Frizell has. at small additional.
cost, remedied the defect by simply
trenching just above the up face Of
the dam down through this softer rock
and filled the trench with granite laid
in the best cement, rendering this a1-s
parently defective rock even more
secure against the water pressure than
before. We find in much of the great
strata of rock forming the bed of tho
river such softer defects, but these viii
not materially affect the st. eugth and
durability of the dam. We would
further state that every point. in each
step of work as it progresses, will be
carefully guarded by the engineer ia
charge and the reputation Of
Mr.. Corrigan as an ac-
Hcomplished contractor VIII sure
ly be a sufficient guarantee
that the work will be fully up to the
magnitude of the structure. We are
all aware that the great point Of danger
lies in the foundation, and this part
of the work is now looked after by the
engineers in charge and the COMMITTEES
on construction. With all these safe.
guards thrown around this great en-
terprise surely confidence should be
restored in the minds of the most
tmid.
The committee feel fully warranted
in saying, the reputation OF our
worthy contractor Mr.. Corrigans
coupled with our skilled engineer
will look after each stone as il is as
signed its place in this great structure
Respectfully,
M. A. TAYLOR,
Chairman Constructive committee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
IT STARTED AT TIE BorToM FOR A
CLEAN SWEEP.
PARTIES UNDER ARREST,
mother Batch OF True Bills Brought in
Yesterday for Misdemeanors and
Felonies-StilI Deliberating.

Since the present grand jury has
been at work a notable change has
come about in the affairs of our city.
1t was by their orders that every gam
bling den in the city was compelled to
close its doors and move out short
time ago. That the change is a good
one no man can honestly deny. What
a different appearance do our streets
now present at night from the scenes
of week ago. Where at that time
men were seen loafing around the
front, back and side doors Of
the gilded palaces of sin
the belated pedestrian and the night
reporter will now see those same
places deserted and the lights out.
Then again think how many poor
saddened hearts We're gladdened when
on last Saturday night the laboring
husband, son or brother brought his
hard earned wages home instead of
wagering and losing them over the
green table. 1t is the trust and desire
of all our good citizens that the pres
ent enforcement of the law may not
be for short time only but for all
time to come. Let not the gamblers
again secure foothold among the
young men OF our fair city.
The present grand jury is also re
sponsible for the closing of the sa-
looms on Sunday and the good of that
enforcement is forcibly shown in the
report of the recorders court for last
Monday morning when only two
culprits were arraigned before
Recorder Hamilton. Heretofore the
the number has frequently been as
large as ten or twelve, the majority of
them being charges for intoxication.
In other directions the gentlemen
composing the jury have examined
great masses of evidence resulting in
the return of numerous indictments
for both felonies and misdemeanors.
Below are given the names of indicted
parties who have already been appre-
hended:
John Watson, theft of horse.
Jerrett Benford, theft, over $50.
Jim Young, theft of horse, in two
cases.
Jim Young, assault to rob.
Jim Young, robbery, in two cases.
John league, Jr., theft of horse.
John league, Jr., assault to rob.
Amosy Fisher, assault to kill.
Jim Byrne, burglary.
w. j. Witt, theft, over $50.
Henry Southall, assault with intent
to kill.
Sam Turner, murder
Mrs. Carrie V. Headspeth, murder
Mrs. Carrie V. Headspeth, attempt
to poison.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
IF you feel weak
and all worn out take
BROWNS IRON BITTERS
GlImpses of Georgetown.

GEORGETOWN, May 20. Especial
correspondence. There is Just
one idea in the averag
Georgetown mind today, aud tina
is the state military encampment. No
man seems to have any business Of
his own ut all are working and talk
ing for Georgetown and the encamp-
ment. OF course we will get it but
the suspense is little unpleasant.
An enterprising Georgetown pho-
tographer has gotten up a number Of
artistic pictures of the fine scenery on
the Gabriel river, bordering Che en-
campment grounds. These will be
pleasing souvenirs for the soldier boys
to carry away with them when the
camp life is over.
The directory of the Georgetown and
Granger railroad have authorized their
president to advertise in The STATES.
MAN and Galveston New, for bids for
grading the road, The contract viii
be let the first Monday in next mouth.
so it is safe to say grading will COM
mence during the month OF June. The
building of the road is a certainty,
Two or three of our wealthy citizens
are planning for the erection OF a large
four story hotel ia this city.
Contractors for the iron bridges to
be built over the North and South
Gabriels at this place are here making
estimates and per7ecting arrangements
for beginning the work at an early
day.
Sunday was celebrated at the Bap-
fist church as children's day. For an
hour the little ones entertained the
large audience with songs and recita-
tions. The little poems were repeated
with unaffected grace peculiar to
childhood, and their sweet voices in-
spired new beauty into the old IA
miliar songs. A collection was taken
for the distribution of Baptist litera-
ture throughout the state.
Hon. w. l.. Davidson returned to-
Austin yesterday after a brief visit to,
his family at this place.
During the storm on Sunday morn
ing, lightning struck and demolished
the chimney of Mr.. Tom Snydsr's
residence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
TIE WAR IN CHILL.

Movements Of the Rebel War Ships and
Government Gunboats at Iquique.
IQUIQUE, May 2O.-Sunday morning
about 4:30 the torpedo cruiser Lynch
was sighted off Punta De Piedra,
Iquique bay, by the Cochran which
gave chase, but was soon left far be-
hind by the Lynch, which steamed
away in a northerly direction and
never got within range Of the iron
clad's guns. The Cochran kept up
the chase a few hours without sighting
the enemy again and so returned to
the bay.
At 1890 the authorities telegraphed
Pisogua, where the Huascar and Ma
gallanes are anchored. These started
out after the Lynch and sighted her
off Junia. The Huascar, when she
was about within range, fired eight
shots, which were returned by the
enemy. The Lynch gradually got
away from them without apparently
any damage. She met small boat
containing woman and two men off
Calita Buena and obliged them to
abandon the boat and remain aboard
the Lynch. She also stopped the wa
ter boat Juanita en- route to Iquique
from africa and gained some informa
ton.
Great excitement prevailed yester-
day evening when the Imperial was
seen off Cavancha about 10 miles from
the coast. She commenced firing
rapidly as if fighting desperately, but
no enemy was in sight. The Cochran
and o. Higgins went out under full
steam, but the Imperial soon disap
peared. Nobody was able to explain
the strange conduct of the Imperial.
Whilst a launch belonging to the Coch-
ran was firing a torpedo the case attach
ed to it exploded. One was drowned.
and several injured. The boats from
the San Francisco rescued two mon. q,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
COUNTY FINANCES.
A Brief Statement Showing the Condition
Of the County Treasury.

A Brief Statement Showing the Condition
Of the County Treasury.
THE STATEsMAN's court house re-
porter rau across Treasurer Ed Anter.
SON esterday afternoon while he was
making his usual rounds in search of
readable news items. On seeing the
above gentleman the first thought
that popped into the scribe's head was
to find out for the public how the
bank account of Travis county stands.
He therefore brought into play his in
terrogation point and pencil with the
following result:
Despite the fact that large amount
of excellent and durable work has been
done on the turnpike south of Austin,
other necessary road and bridge re-
pairs and new work done and all the
present and back interest on the $47,-
700 of Montopolis bridge bonds paid,
there still remains with the treasurer
$1,000 of the road and bridge fund.
This sum is amply sufficient to run the
road force and graders for the balance
of the year.
The county schools have about all
closed, after an expenditure for the
past year of $4,000, leaving a balance
with the treasurer of $1,000.
The court house and Jail fund has
been heavily drawn on to pay $4,000 of
the court house and jail bonds, to fix
up and decorate the interior of the
building and to surround it with a
handsome iron fence. While the
above expense has been quite large
Mr.. Anderson says that he still has
enough of the fund on hand to pay for
any other repairs that may be neces-
sary during the year. The general
revenue fund is in good shape for all
purposes with the fall tax still to come
in.
Mr.. Anderson also gave the
scribe another piece of news
strictly on the quiet but
for certain reasons known to himself
that young man has decided to violate
the confidence reposed in him. The
item referred to was to the effect that
for the past few weeks Mr.. Aug. Ziller
has been daily growing more dismal
looking and melancholy. 1t seems
that the time of the year is coming on
apace when it will be his duty to
make out about 5000 tax receipts in
triplicate, making total of $4,000
receipts. Truly is this a big job and
no wonder Mr.. Ziller looks sad
and dismal Were it not for an occa-
sional fire to cheer up the brave
department chief, there is no telling
what might happen.
Mr.. Anderson has made his quarterly
report to the commissioners cour
which adjourned yesterday, and it
was found to be correct in every detail.
Travis county should feel proud of her
treasurer. He is capable and careful,
and a man in whom unbounded faith
and confidence is justly placed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
col. GAINES FUNERAL.
Tho remains Of an Old Texan Laid In Bis
Long Home.

Tho remains Of an Old Texan Laid In BIS
Long Home.
The funeral of the late W. b, P.
Gaines took place from the residence
of his son, Col. w. P. Gaines on West
Eighth street at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. The parlors were filled
with friends and acquaintance of the
family who, through the glass in the
magnificent coffin, covered with flow
ers, took last look at the face of the
dead.
Kew. DIR. Wright of the Presbyter-
ian church performed the religious
ceremonies at the residence and con-
GUIDED them at the grave. The pail
bearers included some of the leading
citizens of Austin, Messrs. W. M. Wal
ton, A, s. Roberts, F. M. Maddox, R.
s Harrison, w. H. Huddle, Peyton
Brown, and long line of carriages
made up the procession to the GENE.
terry. When the last lump of earth
had been thrown over the
deed and DIR. Wright had read the
burial service several ladies stepped
Onward and placed chaplets and floral
tributes on the grave of an honored
veteran of three wars. The groups
~ aides and citizen: who had witness
the inteIQent retired to their car -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
DR.. Bigger's Huckleberry Cordial is
q sure cure for all bowel troubles. For
sale by all dealers.
THE SAN MARCOS CHAUTAUQUA.
Special Attention is Called to the Schools O.
the Assembly.

Special Attention is Called to the Schools Of
the Assembly.
The summer normal under the dig
rection of DR.. s. j. Jones, Prof. r. B.
Haley and Miss Minnie Haley, all Of
whom have large experience in normal
work, will grant certificates under au-
thority of the state superintendent Of
instruction.
The kindergarten under Miss s..
Rosetta Kelley, in which normal work
will be prominent, illustrated by prac-
tical class work with the little ones.
The school of oratory and physical
culture under Miss Matte Hardwicke,
who excels in her line.
The school OF music under Miss
Franklin with her able assistants.
The lecture platform will be adorned
with such talent as the Cincinnati
Concert party, DR.. J. w. Lee of Allan
ia, Rev. Sam Jones, Eli Perkins Mel
vile d. Landon), DR.. M. Q. Lockwood
of Cincinnati, Rev. E. b. Chapel,
Hon. E. G.. Senter, Rev. E. w. Alder
son, Rev. P. G. Archer, DR.. Robert
Nourse of Washington, d. G., Rev. j..
w. Hill (Gulliver), Rev. H. NJ. DuBose,
Col. L. F. Copeland and others.
Send your name and postoffice ad-
dress on a postal card to "Chautauqua,
San Marcos, Tex" and the Chautau-
tua Circle will be sent you free.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
CAN'T ALWAYS TELL.
How Ministerial Appearing Individual
Gets Third off OH a Sc Hat.

How Ministerial Appearing Individual
Gets Third off ona Sc Hat.
He had the appearance and manners
of a clergyman and as the Episcopal
congress is in session in the city Mr.
Wilcox, of the firm of HaIell & Will.
cox, sized him up as one as soon as hi
entered, with very pious look which
was assumed for 1.-The occasion. Mr..
Wilcox, in his usual polite way, asked
the reverend looking person what he
could show him.
II wish, if you please, to get good
hat, but by no means do l want any
thing flashy or with the slightest ap-
pearance of fiashiness."
1t was at this point that Mr.. Wilcox
was sure he had guessed right and
that he was waiting on a preacher of
the gospel, and his natural instinct
for christianity and all that is good
led him to ask many questions about
the Episcopal congress and talked at
length Of the good the churches were
uOlDS. DullDS tllo CollNOi odlioil hc
displayed several nobby hats, but rs
the customer would turn to the glass
and observe how it looked, he would
want something just little palmer
All" said he. 'this suits. DON
you think it looks well? 1t gives me
a milder look. How much is it
worth?'
"Six dollars" was the prompt re-
II suppose you will make me the
regular ministers discount"
"Well, we are not in the habit of
doing such things, but I'll do it this
time. Four dollars to you, sir"
The minister paid the four dollars,
then stepped to the mirror and said:
II believe that looks little flashy.
wonder if twill suit the congrega-
tion?" and as he stepped out added:
"Well, if it don't they can go to HI y
Wilcox tainted and when he came to
he was not such an enthusiastic
church man as he had been a few
minutes before.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
THE ELECTRIC CARS.
The Good They Have Done Themselves and
the City.


the City.
That the electric car company is in
Austin for the the purpose of making
money, the members of the company
will not deny, That they are making
money is taken for granted by every
one. Let the citizens of Austin look
at the question in another light how
ever and consider for a moment how
much good the city has
derived from the company having come
here. When the line was first opened
for travel the news was wired to all
parts of the country that Austin was
decidedly in the swim and rapidly
marching forward in the line OF prog
ress. Let the property owners along
the line of the road sit down and figure
what their property is now worth and
then compare their figures with the
value of the same property one short
year ago. The problem OF rapid tran
sit is the absorbing topic of thought
the world over. Austin has it, but not
enough of it, Citizens of Austin, keep
your ears wide open; you are going to
near something drop, ard it's going tc
0rDp very shortly
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
Here for Safe Keeping.

On thursday night King Sims was
brought to this city from Waco, and
lodged in Jail for safe keeping. Sims is
one Of the two men who were arrested
in Waco for the murder of Edward
-6randon, a report of whose tragic
dealt was published in the STATES
MAN press dispatches on last Monday
morning. When arrested Sims was
Wearing bloody clothing which has
since been identified as having be-
.iOLged to Brandon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28

On account of the large number of
defenda ants in criminal cases now in
jail waiting trial, Judge Key yester-
day reset the criminal docket to com
meuce June 1, for the trial of defend
ants now in jail. The other cases will
be called according to the old setting,
thai Is beginning June 8.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
NurR-POlk,

A The residence of Mr.. R. E. Rife
yestsrday Mr.. j. d. Murff and Miss
Mary Polk were quietly married.
Both the young people are highly con,
nectad with the leading families of
Caid veil county. Miss Polk being the
daughter of Mr.. Headly Polk. After
Chs CEREMONY the happy couple left
on the night train for their future
home carrying with them the good
wishes OF their numerous Austin
friends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
The Next Murder Trial.

The case of The State VS.. Sam Turn
er, cha cged with the murder of Mrs.
Whitley, has been set for June 4, in
Judge Keys court, A special venire of
sixty men has been ordered summoned
from which to obtain the jury.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28

accompany him home, so bis wife
might examine them. Resctihg Che
r. sidence, the gentleman eped with
the diamonds, leaving the c9a- ia the
vehicle. He has not been seen since.
He had hired the room this morning.
The robbery was committed only
few moments before the Internationa
and Great Northern train left.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
A Habeas Corpus Case.

Sam Turner, the negro indicted by
the gyand jury for the murder of Mrs.
Whitley. in September last, and now
in jail, as noted in yesterdays STATES
MAN, began habeas corpus proceedings
yesterday through his attorney, Hon.
Buck Walton. The hearing of the
case ia set for next Saturday morning
at 10 o'clock before Judge Key,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
A SLICK SCHEME.

How a San Antonio Jeweler Was Relieved OF
His Diamonds.
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, May 2O.-A very
slick scheme was worked on Mr.. E.
Hertzberg, local jeweler, this after
noon about 5 o'clock. A well-dressed
gentleman entered and looked at some
diamonds, selected $500 worth and
asked the clerk to enter buggy and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
BurlesOn,

On Wednesday evening last at 8
.o'olocj; at the residence of the brides
mother at Webberville, Miss Tennie
Burcson and Mr.. G. w. Hill of Austin
Were United in marriage. Both of the
contracting parties are well and favor
ably Known in their respective homes
onG ia their new life they are followed
by tie best wishes all of their friends.