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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
DAMAGING A REPUTATION.

The reputation, originally good of many
proprietary articles, is in some instances
damaged by that most egregious of all
business follies, hamboyant advertising
The public soon becomes disguised with
an article concerning which statements
are made with the evident desire of hood
winking it, by reckless claims of impossi-
BILE merits. 1t has ever been the aim
of the proprietors of Hostetter's Stomach
Btters to make the published allegations
relating to it conform with reason
and proven facts. That they have sue
ceeded in this laudable design is shown
by the fact that their remedy is not only
popular, but widely respected. ES2eri-
ence without the aid of bombast has dem
onstrated that it is tonic Of the first
order, safe and thorough remedy for
and preventive of malarial diseases, n
salutary anti-spasmodic and remedy for
debility, and capital corrective of dis
orders of the stomach, liver and bowels.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
A NEGLECTED COLD
Results in Chronic Catarrh and Bron-
chtis-Cured by Pe-ru-na.


chitis-Cured by Pe-ru-na.
The following testimonial is an old
old story. We receive great many let,
tiers like this. Some one has had cold.
He neglected to take Pe-ru-na for i
as he should have done. 1t runs on until
chronic catarrh, bronchitis or consump-
ton results. If he begins to take Peru
ma before it is too late, he is sure to be
cured. Even after it is too late to re-
ceive a cure, great relief from suffering
is experienced. Bernard King, National
Military Home, I,eavenworth, Kas.,
writes few words which every one
should heed:
II will write you a few lines for pub
LEGATION to make known what Pe-ru-na
has done for me. took severe cold
which | neglected. 1t developed into
catarrh and bronchitis and in short
time became chronic. l tried everything
saw advertised, which did me no good
| saw the great tonic, Pe-ru-na, advertis-
ed. bought one bottle. l found my
self so much better after taking it l
wrote you for advice, which you kindly
continued to give me, free of charge, for
five months. Now | am happy to in
form you and the public that | am per
fectly cured of catarrh and bronchitis.
make this statement in hope that some of
my comrades will see it and be benefited
thereby"
Send to The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufac-
turing Company of Columbus, Ohio for
an illustrated book on chronic catarrh of
ga pages, written by DR.. Hartman.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Of THE WEEK.
THE COOPER TRIAL.

journal we shall keep the matter before
you until you are compelled to take such
action as is required by good morals and
good manners"
Do not conclude. though, that this
football opposition is wild frenzy or
a religious crusade" The men of all
religions and without religion are OPP
posed to it alike, and along with all who
have an interest in our state university
and the influence that it is to WELD upon
the other schools of the state, we have
stated our views in the same plainness
and frankness with which you have
stated yours in the quotation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
TOOK FRENCH LEAVE.
A Young Collector Scoops Some Money
and Skips Out.

NJ. L. Cricket, who was up to last
afternoon in the employment of II. p.
Rose, the merchant tailor, jumped town
yesterday. Mr.. Rose has had him col
iecting money for suit raftles. Last
evening was the time for the raft1es and
all the interested parties save Cricket
appeared His absence becoming pro-
longed, search was instituted and it was
found that he had jumped town, carrying
Lucy Immediately wired all the various
points in the state available to the abb
sconder and last night shortly after 10
O'Clock he was arrested in San Antonio.
He will be brought back today to explain
his peculiar departure from the city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
SOMETHING TO KNOW.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centers in the
stomach, gently stimulates the liver and
kidneys and aids these organs in throw
ing off impurities in the blood. Electric
Bitters improves the appetite, aids diges-
ton and is pronounced by those who
have tried it as the. very best blood puri-
fer and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for
SOC or 81 per bottle at @. o. Yates drug
store, 219 East Sixth street, Austin,
Texas
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY.
CONTINUED from 9th page.)

CONTINUED from 9th page.)
Yesterday morning at the court house
it was known about $3.50 that the jury
verdict He was brought into the court
room a few moments thereafter, and the
judge and jury quickly came in. The
verdict was handed to Judge Brooks,
and after carefully reading it, he said
there was mistake in the spelling of
the word 'penitentiary," and, with the
jury's consent, he would correct it. This
indicated to those assembled in the court
room that an acquittal was not in store
for Cooper. Judge Brooks then handed
the verdict to the district clerk, who
read it as follows:
Austin. Tex, November 80.
We, the jury, find the defendant, Will
Cooper, guilty of manslaughter and as
sess his punishment at two years in the
penitentiary. f. p. NORWOOD,
Foreman.
The verdict seemed to stun Mrs.
Cooper. She sat as one dazed. Her hus-
Dduu put arm uIOuuu utl
to be trying to comfort her, and he final
ly kissed her. Very soon, however, he
went on out to the Jail, and she departed
for her home.
1t is understood the jury, when they
first retired, stood seven for acquittal
and five for conviction. Finally it was
decided to return the verdict of man
slaughter, assessing the lowest penalty
under the law, and to see that mercy
was extended the condemned. 1t was
with this understanding that all the
jury yesterday morning signed an appeal
to the governor for pardon before they
left the court house. 1t is understood
this appeal will be pushed with zeal.
There will be no appeal of the case
proper.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
THE GAME ASSOCIATION.
The Texas Game Association Getting
Along Very Nicely.

r. R. Lockett, assistant attorney gen
eral and president of the Texas Game
Protective association, reports that the
latter has been thoroughly organized
throughout the state and is doing effec-
tive work. Their first annual convention
will assemble in this city some time dur
ing next January, and it is proposed to
have an excursion for the members to
the coast country, where they can see
some of the Texas water game. A big
crowd is expected in attendance upon
the convention. The proposed amend
ments to the game law, adopted at Waco,
are meeting with appreciation every
where, and especial with members-elect
of the legislature. Secretary Hubley of
the association, who lives in Waco, will
have circular letters for distribution in
few days describing all the features of
the proposed amendments. One of the
most important clauses is the one that
prohibits game from being shipped from
the state and imposes fine on any pub
lie carrier hauling it out of the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03

State of Ohio, City of Toledo Lucas
County, IS. Frank j. Cheney makes oath
that he is the senior partner of the firm
of f. J. Cheney & Co., doing business in
the city of Toledo, County and state
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of One Hundred Dollars for
each and every case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to and subscribed in my pres
ence, this 9Th day of December, A. D.,
1856. A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaL) Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
+. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
GRAND CARNIVAL.
The Storming of the Alamo at San An.
tonic on December II and u.

The citizens of San Antonio are max
ing great arrangements, from all reports,
to entertain the crowd that will visit
the "The Storming of the Alamo" in that
city on December II and II. This en-
tertainment, which will be without IN
equal in the history of the state, is for
the benefit of the state confederate
monument, to be erected in this city, and
should draw largely from every section
of the state. Ii should draw for the
double reason that it is we'll worthy of
patronage, and for the further reason
that the receipts are to be expended in
q most laudable cause. 1t is antici-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
SHERIFF OFFICE PICKINGS.
Stories Heard on the Dead Quiet Yes
tcrday by a Statesman Reporter.


The man who occunies tho corner of
tho tohlo in site Iuh;.o,a onoo 49,.
INC 'uo'e III 'ierih " hi'e oi'ce quietly
remarked yesterday morning:
This is an unusually cold spell for the
latter mart of Novomhor and tho 6,st dow
of Doao.,.,, N'''
VI Deeeiiioer'
I've seen II lots COLDER spoke up
deputy Sheriff Ihorp.
lave!
mats what L said. 1t was along
glanced over his moustache at the
crowd. Il was camped one night in
November on Rocky creek, not far from
bagdad. 1t was as warm as blazes
when | went into camp, but you bet it
was dinerent along about 4 O'Clock. A
mortimer, you know, swooped down about
8 O'Clock ana In an hour everything was
frozen and saw L had to light out from
there and seek shelter in ranch about
a mile OIL or freeze to death. l went TO
my horse, which had staked on q hill
"Pryed your horse loose" interrupted
the man on the corner of the table.
~, Ihat 8 what l said, spoke up Deputy
lhQrp "Priyed my horse loose"
What was the matter with him?"
again interrupted the man on the table.
You see, continued Deputy Thorp,
Ignoring the question, II had him staked
where the norther had full swing and he
mad frozen to the ground and could not
lit foot. L got him loose after hard
work and reached the ranch nearer dead
than alive. 1t was the first time in my
NE that l ever saw horse frozen tight
TO me ground, and that, too, in Novem-
per- and then Deputy Thorp went up
STAIRS TO open court for Judge Brooks,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
A SLICK SCHEME.
A Stamp Mutiating Machine Put In at
the Postoffice.

Yesterday morning the postoffice man.
agement put in a newly patented stamp
mutilator for the purpose of stamping
letters quickly and surely. The machine
was operated all day yesterday with
great satisfaction. A man stands at one
end of the machine and drops the letters
in as fast as he can. They come out at
the other end with the stamp mutilated
and ready for the mail pouch. The ma
chine is about four times quicker than a
man doing the work. 1t is destined to
expedite the handling of mail very much.
1t can be used in stamping letters re-
ceived for office, box and carrier dstri-
button as well as for stamping outgoing
letters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
THE FIRE.
A Fence at DR.. Daniels Residence Badly
Scorcheu.

Yesterday morning at $3.50 o'clock an
alarm of fire called the department out to
the corner of Fifth and Rio Grande
streets, where they found part of the
fence surrounding the residence of DIR.
F. Il. Daniel on fire. The department
was prompt in responding, and the flames,
being quenched in their incipiency, did
little damage, though a panel or two of
the fence was slightly damaged The
fire was caused by some hot ashes that
had been placed in a barrel near the
fence. The ashes fired the barrel and the
flames spread to the fence. The fire eat
it's way very slowly through the barrel,
as the ashes had been placed there during
the afternoon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
A BOOK ON TEXAS.
The International Gets Out Another Fine
Book on Texas.

The International and Great Northern
railway has just issued very hand
somely printed and illustrated booklet
descriptive of Texas and its many
available cities as winter resorts. Es-
pecial attention is paid to Austin, San
Antonio, Houston, Galveston and Laredo
as health resorts and a desirable place
to spend the winter. The book is hand
somely illustrated with views of The
sites around Austin and many of its
beautiful buildings as well as several fine
views of the lake and surrounding
scenery. Other cities have been treated
in like manner, and the book as a
whole is not only of marked interest in
valuable information for the tourist who
is hunting a place to spend the winter.
The book is gotten up in the usual enter
prising style of the l. and G. N. and re-
fleets much credit on the road.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
TT WAS COLD.

Whether Judge Brooks was cold yes
terday or whether he had compassion on
the asthmatic stove that struggles to
warm up the court room, will probably
never be known. At any rate he vacated
the judges stand, and, with judicial dig
nifty marched to and took his seat near
the stove, around which he assembled the
jury and the able lawyers. From this
on it was nip and tuck between the
asthmatc stove and the lawyers as to
who should warm up things, and when
court adjourned the lawyers were ahead,
having things their own way.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
CHARTERS FILED

The following charters were filed with
the secretary of state yesterday:
The Parrott Maloney company Of
Wolfe City, Hunt county. Capital
stock, $4,000 This corporation is
formed for the purpose Of buying and
selling of goods. wares and merchandise,
agricultural and farm products. Incor-
porators: ]. ID. Crawford, G. l.. Parrot
and w. p. Maloney.
The San Antonio Printing company of
San Antonio. Capital stock, $4,000.
This corporations purpose is to carry on
the business of job printers, publishers,
book binders, makers of blank books and
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
11rDcr ppOOKS COuRT.

The jury in the W. B. Cooper murder
case found the defendant guilty OF man.
slaughter and fixed the punishment at
two wears in the penitentiary.
The civil jury docket was then taken
ND, and the following cases were acted
on: NJ, No.,
Collins vs. Houston and Texas Cen
trsl Railroad; set for December IA.
Fellman VS.. Brown; passed.
Backson VS.. Dukes; set for today.
Bishop VS.. Bledsoe; set for Decem-
Der 3
Schintz VS.. Hume; set for December 2.
American National Bank vs.. CLARK;
passed. -, ..
and lien; on trial.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
FOOTBALL NOTES.

pected to go to Mexico along about
Christmas and possibly play there on
Christmas day. Arrangements are be-
ing perfected in that line.
The boys are expecting to get the Mis-
souri, team down here about the 14th
inst for a game in which they hope to
recapture the scalp that Missouri took
nWny Inst Yenr
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
LAST NIGHTS GOODNESS.

1IIfOI NINlII d ONIII1I4 .1'0'o'
During the past few days this section
of the state has been afflicted, or rather
it should be said blessed, with a good
old-fashioned norther that Sits right
through to your veins. While it was
very cold on Friday and Saturday the
still GOODNESS prevailing last night was
more intense than at any previous time,
and it is ANTICIPATED that there will be
some very heavy frost this morning if
the situation doesn't change.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Syrup. of
Figs, when in need of the laxative effect
of a gentle remedy than by any other,
and that it is more acceptable to them.
Children enjoy it and it benefits them.
The true remedy, Syrup of Figs. is manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup
company only.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
THE BURT TRIAL

The attorneys in the Burt case, in
making their motion for a new trial,
have any time from now until the close
of the present term, the last week in De-
cember, to argue the merits of the mo-
ton before Judge Brooks. No date has
as yet been set for hearing of the ar
pumentS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
THAT WHARFAGE ROW.

The railroad commission has fixed the
18th of December as the day for hearing
the complaint against the Galveston
Wharf company. and from present ind,
cations the meeting will be attended
with great interest. 1t will soon develop
the status of affairs down by the sea and
Mt least get things in such a position
that they can be heard from when the
legislature meets in January and legis-
lation is asked for.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
JANITORS ELECTED.

The county commissioners yesterday
morning, after few ballots, elected
Charles Buckner and Jim Bridgers jani-
tors for the court house. Buckner has
been following the barber's business in
Harry Hawkins shop and Bridgers has
been employed about the court house for
several years.
After the election the commissioners
went out and inspected the county poor
farm. They found everything in fine
condition
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03

with colors of Sigma NJ, in behalf of
the fraternity. Mr. Ralston accepted in
a neat speech. Those present were:
Messrs. Calder. Barry, Cobb, Geo. Shell
ley, Ralston, Carter, Shaw, Frost, Hen
shaw and Stephenson.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
LAND OFFICE MATTERS.
The Work Done in the Land Office Dur
ing November.

The state land office reports 200,243
acres of school lands leased during the
month of November as against 32S,S71
acres leased during September and $780,
TAP during October There were sold
81, 557 acres of school lands and 24O
acres of asylum lands. At present there
are 100000 acres of school lands under
lease
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03

Real estate transfers 10r tine week emil
ing Saturday, November %, 1896, as re-
ported for The Statesman by Bergen,
Daniel and Crazy, real estate agents.
Clinton Randolph to Chatam
Machy Co., lot 3, block 5,
outlet "a. division -; war -
ranty deed :. E. ........ Sl20 OO
c. NJ. Rogers and wife to j.
A. Davis ct al. 400 acres
Sarah Gamer survey; war
ranty deed :. :. :. :. :. 1850 %
Casper Steiner to George
Keumpel, 80 acres g. w.
deed =. 49,. -. ........ $500 90
John ]. Allison and wife to
j. II. Allison, one-half in
terest in GS acres Calvin
Barker survey; warranty
J. d. Wildbahn to j. ii. & ].
J. Allison, 6S acres Calvin
Barker survey; warranty
r. L. King ct al. to Paul b.
Wende, 100 acres Stephen
Slaughter league; warranty
ueeu t,iOO w
August Kunz and wife to An
ma Burdett, part lot 4, out
lot 81, division d; warran- -
ty deed 800. -. -. -. 10 90
Emma s. Hicks to l.. M.
Robertson, lots 1 to IL,
block 4, outlot 1, division B;
special warranty deed go. 1,50O %
Otto Bergstrom and wife to
Thos. f. Armstrong, lots 3
and 4, block ia, city; war
ranty deed. -. -. 80. 1900 90
J. Il. Hunter and wife to Jno.
w. Hornsby, one-tenth in
terest in 165 acres Reuben
Hornsby league; warranty
deed $50. -. 49,. $50 90
]. s. Shields and wife to J. A.
Patten, lots and 5, Dat
manville; warranty deed :. 80 0O
G. II. Martindale TO j. s.
Shields, lots and 5, Dat
manville; warranty deed :. 200 0C
John A. Young to Chas. E.
Oman, 60 acres j. III. Hos
kins survey; bond for title. LOO OO
Herman Pressler to M. Il.
Groos, lot s, block Isl, city;
warranty deed =. :. :. -. 1000 OC
Total E. -. -. go. .$2O,5O1 OC
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03

NEW METHODIST PREACHER.
It was reported yesterday that che, con
ference of the NJ. E. church., south, in
session at Bastrop, had appointed Rev
r. ]. Briggs, recently of California, to
be pastor of the Tenth Street Methodist
church. He is brother of DR.. Briggs
who once occupied the same pulpit
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALyB.

The best Salve in the world for cuts.
bruises. sores. ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, t9tter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and all skin eruptions, and posi-
lively cures piles or no pay required. 1t
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by c. o. Yates, 219 East
Pecan street. Austin. Tex.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
NEW CARS

Manager Scoville of the Austin Rapid
Transit Street Car company has been
busy for the past few days with force
of men putting his new cars in shape.
He hopes to have all six new cars on the
road in n few DAYS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03

Fourth street. This is the second trial OF
the case, the court of appeals having re-
versed and remanded it. Mrs: Lackeyy
sues for $500, and on the first trial
Judgment was rendered for $1OO. The
case is still on trial.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
COMPLIMENTARY BANQUET.

Friday night the members of the
Sigma M fraternity gave a banquet to
their brother, Wallace Ralston, to show
their appreciation of his excellent play
ing at the football game on Thanksgiving
day. When the banquet was about con-
cluded, Mr.. Carter arose and with few
appropriate remarks presented Mr..
Ralston handsome cane, decorated
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
THE HALLS OF JUSTICE.
The Jury in the Cooper Case Give the
Defendant Two Years.

In Judge Morris court yesterday the
case of Ursula Lackey against the Hous-
ton and Texas Central Railroad was
taken up. The suit grows out of leaving
cars loaded with water pipe for the city
standing on the track unreasonably long
in front of Mrs. Lackey's home on East
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
THIEVES AT WORK.

For several nights past thieves have
been trying to effect an entrance into
the property of the Pearl steam laundry.
The matter was reported to the police
Yesterday morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
BROuGHT FROM MANOR.

Yesterday Jessie Aldridge. q negro,
was brought from Manor and placed in
the county Jail. He has been fined in
the justice court down there for some
minor offense and is brought up here to
work the fine out on the county road.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
Clothing.

Don't buy until you have looked
around enough to know from your own
observation that you can do better here
in clothing than anywhere else.
Leadership means Better values, larger
variety, lower prices. Our stock is so
distlnctively the best that you can't help
recognizing it, whether you are judge
of qualities or not
Mems beaver overcOats, all wool, well
made, worth $40 to $12, at $3.50.
Our mems $3.50 business suits have
more merit than the ordinary SIS and
$40 suits.
They are all wool, in new and desira-
bic weaves and patterns, stylishly cut
GRAFTON.
Staples
Do not fail to investigate prices in this
department. Our continuous increase of
business in this department indicates
that the prices and goods are right.
American shifting calicoes at 3 cents.
Standard calicoes, dress styles, and
s cents.
Apron check ginghams at cents
New outings beautiful styles. at 10 and
10 % cents.
36-inch percales, latest novelties, at
- IL cents.
Unbleached Canton flannel, good, at 5
cents.
Unbleached Canton flannel, extra
good, Mt 8 IS cents.
1914 bleached pepperell sheeting at
II IL cents
1914 unbleached pepperell sheetmg at
II cents.
Colored Shirts.
We are Offering a great line of Mems
Colored Shirts at bargain prices.
Mems colored Shirts, beautiful pat
terms, at SOC.
Mems colored percale Shirts, neat
patterns, worth $1.00, at 75c.
Mems Madras Shirts, neat, stylish
patterns, tie to match, worth $1.50, at
$1.00.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-12-03
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No Christmas and New Years table
should be without bottle of Dr. Sic
gert's Angostura Bitters, the world re-
nowned appetizer.