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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-08
II is finished.

1t is finished.
And DR.. Samostz has executed his bond
for his appearance in the district court in
the sum of $1,000, TO answer the charge OF
ass ault with intent to main and disfigure.
The examining trial of DR.. Samostz
which was held over from Saturday, was
resumed before Justice Fisher at 2 O'Clock
on yesterday and was not concluded until
last night near 10 o'clock.
Guy Houston, a colored boy, was first
called on behalf of defendant. His evidence
was about the same as has heretofore been
published, with this addition; After DR..
Samostz bad rung up Mr.. Tips by tele-
phone Mr.. Samostz got one ounce
graduate glass and put something
in it, saying I'll wash my hands
and walk up there myself He was just
about four feet from the archway, going
into the ware room, and DR.. Bennett said
something did not hear. Instead of MIR.
Samostz coming into the ware room he
went behind the prescription counter, near
the telephone, and said: mo, sir, l will
not" and heard DR.. Bennett running, but
did not see him. | saw him when he got
to the writing desk Mr.. Samostz said:
"Oh, Doctor, don't strike me; if you do
will throw this on you" He said this
twice. When Mr.. Samostz said this he
was standing still, and DR.. Bennett kept on
coming and they clinched.
DIR. Bennett was recalled by defendant
and asked to explain conversation he had
with City Marshal Lucy in reference to the
matter.
Capt Lucy also testified as to the con
yeTsation had with Dr. Bennett,
DIR. SamostZ took the stand and testified
that he had known Dr. Bennett for about
| seven years, SIX of them he had had an
office over his store. He testified that DR.
| Bennett frequently visited his store, and
| was familiar with the contents OF the draw
ers about the prescription case. he
| (Samostz) never kept weapon OF any kind
about the store.
He then detailed a conversation ne had
with DR.. Bennett about the rent OF his office,
| as he had furnished it free for six years.
| He thought it was worth $25 month.
DIR. Bennett remarked that he was willing
to pay me rent. How much do you wantT
| said $25 per month. He exclaimed this
| is too much, cannot afford to pay 1t, and
| will move out in four or five days. | think
| he said, it at the same time telling me, that
several other druggists in the city, would
cheerfully furnish him an office. said
| Doctor | want nothing but what is Just and
would regret to have you leave That
ended the conversation. He moved out
the 10th of December. l sent him bill
about the 18th of December for $25 for one
months rent. l sent it by the boy. He
did not pay it. In movingout he took out
the door which he had cut in the hallway,
leaving the office open. / asked him DR..
are you going to leave the office in that
condition.. He said yes, why not2
did not wish any trouble with him
and made no reply and went down stairs,
and furnished him boxes to remove his
books. In about week sent him the bill
the second time. On December 80, about
in the evening, somebody came for wash
stand in his (Bennett's) former office. |
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-08
The Teachers Institute.

The Travis county teachers insti-
tute held an interesting meeting on
Saturday, January 3, in the temporary
capitol building, the usual place OF
meeting.
Several questions pertaining to
school work were discussed by Misses
Daisy Shaw, Laura Allison, Mrs. Bar
dot and Messrs. Warnock, Robinson
and Lowry.
The following programme was Sc
lected for Saturday, February Z:
/. Written Examinations-Prof
Robinson, Mrs. Bardot.
2. Beginners in Reading-Miss
Laura Allison.
3. Teaching Fractions-Miss Pine
Doris, Prof. Macarthur.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-08
II You had q Friend

About to visit some section Of country where
malarial disease. either in the form of chills
and fever or bilious remittent was particularly
rife, what would be about the best advice you
could give him? We will tell you-to carry
along, or procure on arriving that potent me-
dicinal safeguard HOstetter's Stomach Bit.
tiers, known throughout malarial plagued
regions. here and in other countries, as the
surest means of disarming the miasmatic
scolrge. and robbing it Of its fell destructive
influence. Not only does it fortify the system
by increasing its stamina, but OvercOmes ir-
regularity of digestion, the liver and the bow
els, and cOunteracts the unfavOrable effects of
over-exertion, bodily and mental exposure in
rough weather, or occupation too sedentary or
labOrious, loss Of appetite and excessive ner-
ious secretion and sleep have In it a most
powerful and reliable auxiliary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-08
The Master Binders

ST. LOUIS, NO., Jan. 6.-The master
builders met in secret session today, and it
is stated decided to take no action what
ever in regard to the circular issued yester-
day by the carpenters demanding an in
crease in wages on or after May. 1t is more
than likely that strike will be begun on
that day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-08

Makes home cleaner brighter and better. Ceaner-be
takes what soap and other things leave Bright
er-because it does away with labor and hard work Better
because it and everything it touches
and nothing can be hurt by it.
PsarAe receives every day. 1t gets blessing from mill
The best families welcome it. It goes everywhere But it's
"a slayer" When makes call upon you, stays
forever-and you're glad to have it.
ID PeddhS and will
NAXN0 f~A ''the Pealne IT'S FALSE
~ W. l ~ Peane pddd and
thing place of Pln do the JAMES PYLE NY
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-08
TURKS. ATTENTION.

Rupture, varicocule, night emissions.
early decay. etc., honestly cured. A fine
new remedy. Highly recommended by
physicians. Sealed information FREE.
Address plainly, The Turkish Pharmacy
Co., Albion, Mich
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-08

Samostz orouched and DR.. Bennett
wac, hugging him. When Samostz
sad, mo, doctor, / will not" l did not
hear DR.. Bennett make any reply, he
Immediately rushed around behind
the counter. mean the north
counter. When Mr.. Samostz made
this reply he was standing by the
telephone. He did not advance
upon DIR. Bennett. DR.. Bennett ran
right around the counter toward Mr..
Samostz and they clinched right in
front of me. Mr.. Samostz retreated
/ reckon. At that time Samostz
threw up his hands extended. He
didn't seem to throw up his hands
as if to strike Bennett. Mr.. Samostz
came around the north side of the
prescription counter after he had
poured out the liquid, that was just
before Bennett rushed behind the
counter. / never saw Mr.. SaMostz
behind the prescription counter but
the one time.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-08

Angostu Bitters, the celebrated appe-
tizer, of exquisite flavor, is used all over
the world. DIR. ]. G. B. Siegert & Sons,
sole manufacturers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-08

The market for horse flesh is dull
ust now.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-01-08
CROSS EXAMINATION.

II don't know DR.. Tyner. l never
went over to Mr.. Samostz' store to
have my eyes treated. haven't
spoken to either OF the parties Ill this
case. have talked with two or three.
/ have talked with Mr. Hessner and
Mr.. Carpenter. l never talked with
DR.. s.. / have talked with his
clerk, the one that waited on me, /
don't know his name. / had talked
with him twice or three times since
the occurrence, since we have been
under the rule, but not about this
case. We did not discuss the posi-
ton of the parties. He did not ex-
plain to me the origin of the difficulty,
MOI do / know it now. [ talked with
the counsel for defendant on yestel-
day. l said to the counsel about what
my testimony has been today. Coun'
sci for defendant asked me if saw
the difficulty. ! then told him the
facts of the difficulty. No one
has talked with me as to the
effect of my testimony. | talked
with Hide Inspector Caperton about
this affair. | think Mr.. Jack Hess
ner was present at this conversation.
/ don't know whether any one else
was there. The converse ton took place
near Pogue's stable. 1 think it was
the evening of the difficulty. l have
not talked with any one else particu-
larly about this case, but will not
say positively that / have not talked
10 others. / was standing almost
against the counter. l did not see all |
that occurred. l have stated all that
| saw.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1891-11-19

We have the greatest variety
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ing land w hope wish us
also.) Childrcns Suits from
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wards.
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If you are looking for any
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do not fail to call on US, it viii
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We are Sole Agents for Dr.,
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Kindly remember us to
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OVERCOATS AND ULSTERS.
OUR FUR TREiNuD
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OF. CUR
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You can buy Fur Coat of us for
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A Specific Discovered at Last.

For years cure OF Epilepsy, g. vitus
Dance, Hystera, and other fits has bsen
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s. Maple St, Jersey City. y. j."
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] IA R,
MOTHERS,

Are you not prou d to SEQ
your BOYS arrayed in good fit
ting, stylish looking SUITS,
listers or Overcoats ? Are
you sometimes troubled to
find Just what you want: If
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bring your bows to us and we
will suit you and yours N
style, quality and price.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19
The LOTTERY Must Go.

Political parties are made for the
people and are valuable only viii Q
they serve their legitimate purposes.
The Democratic party in Louisiana
is q good thing as long as it is CON-
posed Of the people nd holds it's
supremacy by their will
Should the machinery Of that par
ty be captured, by means of fraud
and corruption, by the hirelings Of
the lottery company, then there will
NO longer be anything sacramento
IN the party name, and having be
come prostituted to sHch btse uses
the people will net submit to its
domination.
To other words a Lottery party
can not be q true Democratic party
nor can it command the fealty oi
the people of Louisiana.
The Lottery must gol
Clinton Watchman.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

We deprecate, with all The sim
cerity OF one who has been bred
from the earliest childhood to
cherish the principles and the sue.
cess Of the Democratic party, so
dear to every Southern heart, so
essential to Southern prosperity
so necessary to maintain white
supremacy in this State, the exls'
enee of this fact. Bn when cor
ruptiop stalks proudly throughout
the land, when fraud con'anin ;
,ur ballot boxes; when eEt.y hon.
ored o of Louisiana is made
targe' for the assassin of rh" ac'
ter and reputation, all to enthrcne'
over a free and sovereign people
a power which derives its exist
ence from vice and maintains its
con troll by pollution of The ballot
box, interference with legislation
and dissertation Of the Judicial or
mine-we say it is time to call q
haiti The Democracy must pnrify
itself. Those who will not con
sent, even in the cherished name
Of Democracy, to hare their honor
furnished 10 the present or theiI
memory disgraced in the future.
must themselves apply the rem
edy, or else by contamination with
vice and crime they lay themselve:
liable to the charge that they are
the ab9tors of the vicious, and
ready to condone crime.
Lake Charles Commercial.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19
Police Jury Proceedings.
ABnEyrILE. La, Dec. 8, 1891.

ABBEvrLLE, La, Dec. 8, 1891.
The Police Jury in and for the parish
of Vermilion met this day at the court
house, in the town Of Abbeville, in reg
ular session. Present: J. T. Brous-
sard, President, and Messrs. Leblanc,
Morgan, Bartels Conerly and Hofpauir.
Absent: Eldredge.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were approved after due reading.
Resolved that bids for keeping all
public bridges and Ferries located with
In the borders of Vermilion Parish ex-
cept the bridga at d. @. Brcussard, to
take effec January LIST, 1892. The same
to be filed with the President of Clerk
of this body on OF by the y of Dec.
1891, are hereby advertised for. The
Police Jury reserving the right to re-
iect any and all bids, adopted.
The following report from the Finance
Committee was received and ordered
spread on the minutes, to wit:
ABBRvILLE, December z, 1891;
To the Hon. President and Members or the
Police jury OF Vermilion Parish:
We the undersign Finance Committee OF
your Honorable body beg leave 70 reporG
that we have examined the Stub book OF
A L Leblanc tax-collector and ma bnat
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

The Christmas number of the
Home Magazine, Of Washington, D.
O., 10 o capital issue. To her series OF
"Personal Recollections," the Editor
MRS. John A. Logan, writes this
month Of the reelection of President
Lincoln in the fall of 1854. The
manner of the observance of the
Christmas Of that year. describes the
drawing of hope that came to the
the Union cause 90 the result Of the
election. and the military movements
which included the battle of Nash
vile, the tall of Savannah and the
subsequent movements of Sherman's
army; and closes with some reference
TO the effect upon the army of the
untimely death of the lamented
martyr President.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

u- 49,
The green goods men 6ding
fuckers shy. have started out to
hunt for them, and have bagged Eve
at Waxahachie Texas. "A smooth
made the acquaintance Of the
victims referred to at Dallas. and
went to Waxahachie with them.
There arrangements ware mede to
sell to the countrymen $1,000 for
$500. The contracting pa rites
were to meet ia Dallas, where the
goods were to be delivered. The
meeting took place, the $500 was
delivered by the victims and the
sharper left for Shreveport, La, to
get the goods as he said it was not
safe to carry the stuff promiacuously'
He has not come back, and the
Waxahachie citizens are out $500.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19
Cd r.
Pure Democracy.
N D
HON. MURPHY J. s
FOR GOVERNOR.

Two conventions were held at
Baton Rouge, last Wednesday. John
l.. Lauier, Chairman Of the. Bemo-
cratic State Central Committee cali
ed the State House Convention to
order. The McEnery delegates as
sembled in Pike Hall. On Thars.
day, Capt T. s. Adams, vas unani-
mously nominated for Governor but
declined 10 the interests Of unity
He chose as his successor Hon.
MURPHY j. Foster, offs: Mary, who
was elected by reclamation. The
rect of the ticket is as follows =
Fer Lieutenant Gogernor-Hon.
CHAs. PARLANcE OF, Point Coupe.
For ABditor-W. w. HEARD
of Union.
For Treasurer-JoHN Pickett,
of Bossier.
For Secretary of State-HoN
THos. S ADAMS of East Feliciana
For superintendent OF Public En-
ucation-A.D. LAFRGUE of Rapide>
For Attorney General-Hon. Nj
j. CUNNINGHAM, of Natchitoches.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

When il was proposed TO char.
ter L~otteryisss indiscriminately, and
destroy the monopoly Of the Louis
lana Lotteries, Samuel Dicker Nc
Emery opposed the measure. The
massage OF the act would have been
a death blow to the Lottery Com
pany. The vote resulted Ia q tie Of
II TO IL, and McEoery, then presid'
ing over the Senate az Lieu,enaHt~
Governor, cast the deciding vote 10
favor OF the Lottery and against the
act. Yet he pretends % be az en-
emy OF the Lottery i-St. Mary Ban
ner.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19
The SCIENTIFIC AMERIcAN.

Every week this most valuable
periodical presents whatever is new
10 the world Of science, art and
manufactures. Fall Of practical
information, il discloses to the
thought:ul not only what has been
ascertained. hnt also suggests the
possibilities still to be revealed.
For forty.fve years Mum & Co.,
have conducted this paper in connec.
ton with the procuring of patents
for new Inventions. The Scientific
American is authority on all seien-
tiic and mechanical subjects, and
should he 10 every household. Cop
les Of the paper may be seen at this
Office and subscriptions received.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
Twenty4ftR judicial District Court
Parish Of Kermili0w.
Secession Of F7ereskG III. Rodr6g1e.
Parish Of KermiHom
No. 173.

Notice is hereby given to all parties
interestedin the said succession, or hay
ing any opposition to make to the
tableau of debts and charges and set
Element of the community, presented
by Joseph W. Dooley, administrator
of said succession, OF to said admins
traitors application for discharge, to file
the same in writing in the Office Of the
clerk Of court within ten days from
the date hereof. 3
Given under my official signature and
eeal of efaee this 18th day OF, December
ALCTDE LEBLANC, Clerk.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

The steamboat "Hiawatha," from
tlie Mississippi river, passed down
last Monday week. bound for Vel.
asco, Texas, where she will be put
into the trade between that port
aud Galveston. Previous to ieav-
ing for the gulf she was loaded
with lumber at the mills Of Pharr 4
Williams, and We learn the vessel
has been lying at South west Pass
yermilion, for some time waiting
favorable weather for her trip along
the Ooast.-Morgap City Review.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

w. Ell. Garter, prominent business
mar, was killed and Jacob Geiger &C.
rionsly injured by runaway acct.
dent thursday afternoon a. Little
Rock, Ark. Carter was standing
on a street corner talking TO, Geiger,
when q runaway team dashed upon
them. Carter's skull was crushed,
his right leg broken, and he was in
Jured internally. He lived half an
hour. Geiger received ugly injuries
on the head.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

Judge King. Of the Forty-ffth Dis
trict Court Of Texas, had the grand
jury at San Antonio sent to Jail for
contempt Of court, in serving an
attachment on him while he was on
the bench. An indignation meeting
was held by friends OF the grand
jury.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

At Lake Providence, La, Judge
Montgomery discharged a negro
jury for misconduct aud incompeten.
.cy- George MCGOWAN, a negro, had
been on trial for stealing o box Of
cigars. The proof was conclusive
bot 10 spite Of this the jury found
him not guilty.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

Dick Lundy was shot to death in
the Edge6eld, s. G., Jail by amob
for the murder Of the son Of Sheriff
Outs. The Sheriff was at his cons
funeral at the time. Rewards have
been offered for the arrest Of members
Of the mob.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

A negro named Henry Subert has
inst confessed that he murdered
Thornton Nance, at Columbia. s.
G., some months ago. For this
crime ten negroes bad been sentenc.
ed to death. Suber's confession
shows these Eaen to be innocent.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

The schooner Mary B. Judge,
Capt. j. B. Morris, with part Of
cargo of sugar and molasses from
Riverside and auckland, passed
out Wednesday. The steamer Jen-
ME Louise will lighter the balance
OF the cargo, when the vessel will
sail fol New Y~ork.-Morgan City
Review.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

The second annual exhibition Of
the SouthlC Carolina Poultry and Pet,
Stock Association will be held at
Columbia, s. G., January IL to is
1892. The Association offers an
excellent list Of premiums. Mr. W
A. Schrock, Columbia, is Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

We respectfully crave the indul-
gence of our readers for the poor
appearance of the paper this week
Our Editor has been laid up since
last week and it is only with the
help OF a few kind friends that the
paper is issued.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

The House of Representatives of
South Carolina has passed the Childs
bill to prohibit the manufacture and
sale Of spirituous and Intoxicating
liquors in ,Sovth Caroliaa, except
under certain restrictions.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1891-12-19

On due motion the POI1ce Jury then
adjourned to meet in special meeting
Tuesday December %, 1881. to transact
such business az may properly come
j. T. BROUssAD, President
j. N. WILLIAMS, Clerk.