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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10
stanbary- Gaudaur Championship Race.

1t is pretty we'll settled that Stan
bury will not return to Australia
without measuring oars with eau
daur for the championship of the
world. Austin's guardian angel, Cap
tain Crotty, is now travelling in tie
Nortl. and is using his utmost en-
deavors to secure the great race over
the Austin course. Our people must
col % to the gallant captains assis :
ance as the event would be great
card for Austin, eclipsing even the
late regatta and spreading the fame
of our lake to the four corners OF the
earth. Captain Crotty Is now Taxing
in the Worlds fair and will soon
return to Austin, and if anything can
be done to secure the race our people
must all pull together to pluck the
plum.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10
A Jealous Mexican.

EDINBURG, Tex, Aug. "A woman
named Virginia Gonzales was shot and
killed last night by Vicente Davila at
SAHARA ranch, this county. Davila
was brought in by the sheriff and
jailed. After shooting the woman De-
villa tried to blow his brains out, but
unfortunately the ball only took his
jaw aud ear off. Jealousy was the
cause.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10
DEPARTMENT DoINes.
Record Of Yesterdays Transactions at the
Capitol.
SECRETARY OF STATE.

SECRETARY OF STATE.
Chartered-The Crews Ladder Man.
ufacturlng company of Ladonia, Tex;
capital stock $4,000. Directors: D. H.
Crews, ]. /. Faison, D. E. Wagon or
w. l. Reed and r.. M. Estill, oil of
Fannin county.
Italian Soda Water association of
Galveston, capital stock $4,000. d.
rectors: Q. Casentini, G. Nicolini, A.
Faceola, V. GGzli, G. A. Solare and p.
Tolomey.
First Presbyterian church of San
Antonio Tex; estimated assets $780, 900.
Trustees: l. P. Simpson, George
Paschal, Sam Bennett and Russell
Norton, all of San Antonio.
CoMPTRoLLER's DEPARTMENT..
The comptroller yesterday regis
tered $15, 900 water works bonds of the
city of Henrietta.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10
County and District Attorneys.

Special to The statesman
FORT WORTH, Aug. 4.-The annual
convention of the county and district
attne orys of the state of Texas finished
its labors and adjourned at noon, after
having decided upon Dallas as the
next place of meeting. The committee
on constitution and bylaws submitted
its report. A number of resolutions
referring to amendments Of the exist
ing criminal laws, which would enable
the prosecuting attorneys to more sue
cessfully cope with the violators OF the
criminal law and their conviction were
adopted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10
Suicide OF a Broker

CHICAGO, Aug. 4.-Nelson vankirk,
a board of trade operator, shot him.
self to death this Afternoon in his office
in the Rialto building. He was rs
years old and of the firm OF Vankirk
" Osten, which went bankrupt about
month ago. After the failure he re-
organized. Today he was again forced
to the wall. Going to his Office he
killed himself.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10
Savings Bank will Reopen.

AKRON, o Aug. 4.-Fifteen hundred
depositors of the Akron Saving, bank
last evening unanimously agreed to a
plan whereby the institution will be
enabled to open its doors for business
Monday. The plan provides for the
payment of 20 per cent every 80 days.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10

NEW YORK, Aug. At was learned
TODAY that all the gold now on the
way to this country will not go
direct into the vaults of the national
hanks Some of it has been bought al
a slight premium for the use OF some
of the savings banks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10

P1TTsBURe, Aug. 4.-Wm. Semple,
Jr., presidedt of the Pittsburg and
Akron railway, has confessed judg
ments aggregating $2OS, 456. A few
days ago the road passed into the
hands of a receiver and future. Sem
nile was forced on this account.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10
Insurance Company wind Up Affairs.

DENVER, Col, Aug. 4.-Charles b.
Mason has been appointed receiver Of
the Equitable Accident Insurance
company. Outstanding risks amount
ing to $6,000,000 have been re-insured
with the Union Casualty company.
The company has been closing up it's
branches for some time preparatory to
taking this step.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10
Wisconsin Bank Closed

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Aug. A spec
lal from Colby, Wis, says: The Ex-
change bank closed its doors at noon
today; capital stock $4,000. The staet-
ment showed that the hank owed de-
positors $25,0G0.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10
Will Keep Their Lands.

GUTHRIE, o. T., Aug. 4.-The Usage
Indians have refused to treat with the
government for a commission for
cession of their reservation OF nearly
2 100000 acres across the eastern end Of
the Cherokee strip.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10
Furnaces Shut Down.

JACKSON, o.. Aug. 4.-The Huron
furnace went out of blast yesterday.
The Globe Iron company also ceased
operations. Only three of % iron fur
naces which have been operated in
this county are now running.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10
The Vice plssidsnt Raturns.

BLooMINGToN, ILL.,, Aug 4.-Vice
President and Mrs. Stevenson and
party arrived home last night from
trip to the Pacific coast. Mr.. Steven
son leaves for Washington tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-10
MORE CITY FINANCES.

Money Expended During the Month on the
Water and Light System
Following Is the monthly statement
of City Clerk Morris, showing the
drafts on the waterworks and electric
light fund during the month of july:
bI,nglneer1lng department ;............ s498 GO
bernara C9rrlgau account dam. SO 1875 90
R Ryper, t1 DreaRf aaporers .;..; 1859 10
estimate ........-.....,........ 100 90
Deinurrase'-' '.'.'.'.'...'........-..... 9 90
Toth ....-...........,........ ss52Si 20
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

PUTNEY.
The MnsonIc InstnIIntion.

There was an unusually large attendance
at the Masonic installation of officers We'd
nesday evening. The meeting opened with
a part song which was pleasingly rendered
by the quartet, after which Lyman Bailey
made a Spontaneous" address of vel
come. This was "sad and painful"
duty, but with outstretched arms" he
welcomed especially the "dear ladies" to
partake of the feast which was waiting be-
low. After supper there were solos by
Messrs. Shelley and Gilbert, followed by
the installation of the following officers
w. NJ, Geo. T. Apln; S. W., f. A. Bur
dit; j. W., A. NJ. Corser treasurer, O..
5. Thwingj secretary, II. L. Pierce: S.
d., j. II. McRae; j. d., f. S. Harris: S.
s., c. S. Willard; j. s., c. A. Simonds /:
marshal, M. d. Whitman: chaplain, Les
lie c. Easton; tyler, A. A. Wing. The
installation was conducted by Col Kit
tredge Haskns of Brattleboro. Col. Has
kins also delivered the address of the even
ing, which was thorough and interesting
history of Masonry in Windham county
from its earliest date. Interesting remarks
were made by d. p. Cobb of Brattleboro.
one of the oldest members of the lodge
The.program was closed with a social gath
ering.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
TOWNSHEND.

Miss Nina Landman has returned to the
school here.
The singing school this week will be Sat
urday evening.
Miss Bertha Convey returned Saturday
from New York.
Miss Efiie Howe is home from her work
in BrattleborO.
Mrs. Frank Convey returned to Spring
field, Mass, Monday.
The lumbermen are doing lively bust
ness here with good roads to work on.
Mrs. Frank HoughtOn has gone to ioin
her husband, who is in business in Boston.
There is to be a Christmas concert at the
Congregational church next Sunday even
ing.
Col. Franklin arrived home Wednesday
evening from a business trip in Massachu-
sets.
Mrs. f. A. Kenyon returned Monday
from two weeks trip in w. c. T. u.
work.
Pastor Meacham and G. Q. Stebbins at
tended the ordination council at Grafton
Wednesday.
Mr.. Mosher and family, who are to live
on the Bemls place, are in town, preparing
TO occupy their new home.
Mr. Markham, Miss Cotton and Miss
Miller gave very enjoyable concert in the
town hall wednesday evening.
The death of Walter Underwood. 23
years of age, eldest son of the late Henry
Underwood, has occasioned general sad
ness in the community.
Mr., and Mrs Briggs of Shelburne Falls.
Mass, are with Mr.. Smonds at Harmony.
vile. Mrs. Simonds's mother, Mrs. Tatro.
is also there with her daughter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
STRATTON.

Miss Jennie Shepardson is with her amt
in Townshend.
Joe Jelley has bought work horse of
Mr.. Crossman
F. j. Prentiss has moved into the house
with f. A. Eddy.
school began in Pike Hollow on the
18th, with Mrs Hattie Holden as teacher.
Miss Carrie Wilder has gone to Keene.
y. H., to care for her sister Mrs. VIM.
Colt, who is sick with pneumonia.
The sleighing is good and the lumber
men are improving it to draw in their logs
to the mills. b. l., Perry has three teams
busy.
Orrin Eddy suffered a shock of paralysis
on the 18th, since which he has not spoken
and can take but little nourishment: he is
nearly helpless and but little hope is had of
his recovery, as he is 70 years of age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
JAMAICA,

Quite number are i'll with the grip.
Mrs. S. l.. Vincent and Wales Willard
are on the sick list
DR.. c. S. Brigham has returned from his
fathers, at Bakersfield.
G. j. Moore of Mortified, Mass, spent
few days here this week.
Miss Aurora Frost is working at Scion
DensmOre's, at East Jamaica.
II. II. Read has sold his horse to parties
IN Brattleboro, receiving S12j.
There will be a social gathering of the
young people at Mrs. Osmore Howe's Fri
day evening
The young ladies aid sale and supper
were very well attended, and enjoyed by all
present. The proceeds were S21.50.
Arden Carpenter of South Ashburnham,
Mass, and his cousin, Clarence Blanchard
OF Plymouth, are visiting here this week.
There will be union Christmas tree at
the opera hall, Monday evening, Dec. %,
where it is hoped all will enjoy merry
Christmas.
Mrs. White, who spent the season here,
has returned to her home in Baltimore,
Md, being called there by the illness of
her daughter.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l.. Howard were called
to Boston, Mass, Tuesday, by a telegram,
stating that their daughter Jennie, was
very i'll with pneumonia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
WEST DUMMERsToN.

Samuel Prouty and Dora Willard, lately
married, are arranging to spend the winter
in Athol, Mass.
Flora L. Mortified, teacher in the High
school at Winchester, y. H., comes Satur-
day to spend the holidays with her parents.
Mrs. Nettie Seaman, sister of Mrs Il.
A. Knight, returned from Maine and spent
Thanksgiving here. She expects to spend
the winter with Mr.. Knights family. Her
son from Iowa will spend Christmas with
her.
The people of our community are busy
with preparations for speaking and music
from the children, the choir and the brass
band for the Christmas exercises on Mon
day evening, the 18th. Every family is in
vited to help in filling and decorating the
Christmas trees, and so extend the good
cheer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
NEWFANE.

Mr. and Mrs. Parsons will accompany
| their grandson, George Wilson, to his par
| ents' home in Somerville. Mass. after the
| holidays.
Sufficient money has been raised to war
rant beginning the singing school next
week, with f. O. Merrfeld of Brookline
as teacher.
j. NJ. Miller is rigging a sleigh, made by
Lyndon Tenneys father, and at last ac-
counts was on search for some old-fash-
toned bells.
Mr.. Sibley reports from Newfane hill. in
sight of old Monadnyck, that the mercury
has not been lower than - below zero
this winter.
Miss Carrie loves many friends re-
Joice at her return from Burlington hos
pltal, and are hopeful, though Improvement
is not as marked as was anticipated.
The small folk and all their friends are
waiting for view of the brace of Christ
mas trees, and will be ready to listen to
accompanying exercises at Union hall next
Monday evening.
The service last Sunday evening was said
to be of unusual interest. IAN order of
worship concentrating the Pilgrim faith
ers' was used, and young folk with no
ton to sing filled the choir seats almost to
overlooking
Piano and cornet duets by Miss Susie
Underwood and Ira Higgins, instrumental
music by Miss Sherman, and a song by
VIM. Cunningham are to be features of the
Loyal Temperance legion meeting Satur-
day evening at Mr.. Davidson's.
A fair-szed audience, at Union hall
tuesday evening, greeted Singer A. j. Max
ham and his assistants, Miss Cotton.
whistler, and Miss Miller, cornetist and
the general verdict was one of satisfaction.
All enjoyed the "battle song in partic-
ulaT.
At the annual meeting of Orchard post,
No. 90, G. A. r., held at Townshend We'd
nesday evening, Dec. 13, the following Off
GERS were elected: c., Nj. r.. Pratt; S. v.
e., ii. ii. HOlbrook; j. V. c., II. NJ
Twitchell; Q. NJ, G. w. Parsons; O. D..
II. A. Carpenter; chap, L. w. Bush; sur,
L. 5. Crane; O. g., A. L. Cook; delegate
to department encampment, c. c. Cutler:
alternate, f. S. Weston.
Books presented to the Fayetteville IL |
brary in the past month, are zone hundred |
days in Europe" written by O. w. Holmes |
and MAN." by Lucy Lille. Late work |
over the library reminds one of the follow |
ing list of donors: The late Austin Birch
ard, who gave Hume's history of England,
Washington and his generals, and Napo-
leon and his marshals; Mrs. Dewitt, Miss
f. A. Sawyer, Mrs. c. E. Severance, Mrs
w. H. Goodnow, formerly of this. place:
Miss Stockwell of Worcester: Miss Rich
mond and Miss Benedict of this village.
For SALE.-New mich COW, with nice heifer
,alf, JIM. MILLER. Newfane W
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
HALIFAX.

Watson DeWolf has returned from his
visit to Dedham, Mass.
The Grand Army oyster supper has been
pos 'poned on account of sickness in the
post.
The annual election of officers at the
Baptist Sunday school will take place at
their church Dec "a.
Mrs. l.. b. Niles has returned to Brat
tlebOro after spending some four months
with her son, f. H. Niles.
The annual meeting of the Baptist
church and society will take place at the
church, Saturday, Dec. %, at o'clock p. NJ.
The annual meeting of the Halifax Agri-
cultural society will take place at the store
of G. L. Clark, West Halifax, on Saturday,
Jan. &, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. 1t is hoped
that all interested will be present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
WARDSRORO

There will be Christmas tree at the
Methodist church on Christmas night.
Dec. -. The ladies' society will serve an
oyster supper in the yestry at the close of
the Christmas exercises All are invited.
cur community was saddened on Tues
day Of this week by the death of Walter
Underwood, which occurred at the home
of his uncle, Fred Underwood. While i'll
with measles, typhoid pneumonia set in
and his disease balllcd the skill Of phvsi-
cians and the tender care of loving relatives
and friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
JACKSONVILLE.

F. w. Delva has leased his Roberts farm
to Dana Canedy.
The will be service at the Universalist
church next Sunday at r.. NJ
Quite large company went to Reads
boro Tuesday night to attend the play.
"Uncle Toms Cabin"
There will be Christmas tree and liter
airy exercises at the Methodist church
next Monday evening. All are invited.
With the thermometer down to IT. below
zero, as it was the 18th, it is some comfort
TO know that there is a warmer climate.
Mrs. w. F. Sprague, who is spending the
winter in Virginia, writes that the weather
is fine and pleasant. Her health is much
improved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
GUILFORD CENTRE.

There are many sick in town with the
prevailing epidemic.
There was special meeting at the
grange rooms Wednesday evening, when
the first and second degree was worked on
two new members.
On the morning of the 18th inst. F. f.
Ward and family were aroused by smoke
in their rooms. On opening the door into
the store, that room was smoldering, and
must have been during the night, as there
was large hole burned through the floor
into the cellar over the potatoes and vege-
tables, which were destroyed. The counter
was charred for several feet back of the
stove; had there been blaze, the buildings
must have all been burned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINE.

There will be no Christmas entertain
ment here this year.
The thermometers in town ranged from
IL to 2l' below zero on Thursday morning
of last week.
Notwithstanding the very incement
weather last Friday evening, about A. at
tended the oyster supper of the ladies be-
nevolent society. There were readings by
the young ladies and songs by f. O. Mer-
rifeld, which added much to the pleasure
of the evening. After supper there was an
auction sale of small articles belonging to
the society and also of the food, of which
there was large quantity left over. The
receipts were S1S.G5.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
WEST HALIFAX.

Mrs. O. b. Hescock is quite i'll.
w. E. Clark is disabled with a sore arm
The school committee are visiting the
schools this week.
G. l.. Clark has a nice assortment of
Christmas goods, both useful and orna-
mental.
The dance at village hall last Friday
evening called out over 80 couples. The
next dance occurs next Friday evening.
The board of civil authority will meet
Jan. Is, and the Agricultural society will
have its annual meeting the same day at
the store of G.. L. Clark at 10 A.. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

Clarence Bailey of Springfield Mass, is
with his brother, Arthur Bailey, at viii
Evansville.
e. c. Fisher will be home from his
school at Mount Hermon for few days at
Christmas.
W. f. Bingham Il Son are DESTROYS of
the return of the basket that some one
borrowed from their mill.
Harry Moore is home on a two weeks
vacation from his school in Brattleboro.
lie expects to return for the winter term.
Don't forget the Christmas exercises on
Moniay evening. Everybody is urged to
come and bring his present for the chill
dren.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
New Store and New Goods 1! !

You are probably tired of hear
ing about those old goods which we
have been advertising so long,
Well, we are tired of talking
about them, so have decided to close
them out at auction in the old store
building, Saturday, Dec. so, at
o'clock, P. NJ, and hereafter will
sing a different tune.
Everybody come to the auction
and say goodbye to the old store if
nothing more.
Well, we can show as clean
and well assorted lot of goods in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
WARDSRORO CENrRE

Stationery can be bought at the post
Office at reasonable price.
Miss. Belle Pierce has returned from A
visit among friends and relatives in Massa-
achuscttS
Our young people are preparing Christ
mas exercises for Tuesday evening. Dec
81, and We hope all will aid in making the
occasion merry, by bringing their presents
for the tree. The ladies have decided to
postpone the oyster supper till a future
date.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
WEST WARDSBORO

r. {. Young was married last week
Mrs. +. l.. Rice and Mrs. f. l.. Adams
are on the sick list. w. K. Lyman is still
disabled with rheumatism
The Willing Workers had a large num-
Der at their last meeting at Mrs. Howe's
The next meeting will be at II. A. Waite's
on the evening of the 10Th.
1t is expected that the Christmas exer-
clses will be held Tuesday evening, the
10Th, as Mr.. Markham has a concert adver-
tlsed at the hotel for the evening of the
18th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

Lorenzo Brown, Esq, is seriously i'll
with grip.
Geo. White has returned from Athol and
is at his fathers.
Mrs. Alice Henry of Springfield is visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Akley.
James Marshall has made jO2 pounds and
- ounces of butter from his Jersey COW
Fanny in the past year, besides what new
milk and cream was used in the family.
Several of the ladies in school district
30. 3, who like to see q cheerful and or
derry school room, met at the schoolhouse
ON Saturday, the 9th, and repapered and
renovated the room. A most commend
bic way of seconding the efforts of the
school officers to have good schools.
AT the annual meeting of Vernon grange
Monday evening, G.. F. Mosely was chosen
master; Leslie Tyler, overseer; Mrs. c. II.
Newton, lecturer; Miss Gertrude Brown.
secretary; {. :. Morse, steward: Mrs. A.
j. White, chaplain; C.. II. Newton. cate
keeper; Miss Mary Fairman, lady assistant
steward.
special message from Santa Claus in
forms us that he expects to arrive at Mr.
Nhithed's hall Saturday evening, where
he Will be glad to see all. both old and
Young, Although his supply Of presents
is much smaller than usual he will have a
warm welcome and merry Chriatmas greet
ing for all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
GUIIFORD.

Mrs. c. W. Ray and little son from Ches-
ter, are visiting her mother, Mrs. A. Noyes.
There will be the usual service in the
Congregational church on Sunday at 1920.
Rev. Mr.. Shaw will preach.
Melvin Hall was so unfortunate as to fall
on the ice in his barn yard last Tuesday
and break his hip. Mr.. Hall and family
moved to this place from Brattleboro about
two years ago, buying the Frank Mcclure
farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
WINDHAM

Mrs. Adelbert Stearns and daughter are
in Boston, where the latter will be exam
med by specialist. Miss Mary Stearns of
Brattleboro is here with her brother dur
ing their absence.
O'h1 county Hc,rS on tie Hjrd page.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and NeuroI,,i,
radically cures IN to days. Its action upon
thr system Is remarkable and mysterious Ii re-
moves al once the cause and the disease immedi-
atey disappears. The first dose greatly benefits.
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