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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
THE HALLS OF JUSTICE.

Proceedings of the court of civil ap-
peals for the Third district yesterday.
Afirmed-Mathews ct al. vs.. Boykin,
from Hunt; Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe
Railway Company VS.. Milan County,
from Milan; st. Louis Southwestern
Railway Company of Texas VS.: Black
well, from Hunt; Houston and Texas
Central Railroad Company vs.. Kimbell,
from Limestone.
Reversed and Remanded-Gulf, Colo
RADIO and Santa Fe Railway Company VS.
Younger, from Tom Green; Texas and
Pacific Railway Company vs.. Woods
from Wood; Fidelity Mutual Life Asso'
citation VS.. Harris ct al, from Wood; Har,
ris VS.. Croley and Griffin, from Upshur.
Rehearing Refused-Missouri, Kansas
and Texas Railway Company VS.. Mutual
Insurance Company ct al, from Bell
Wingate VS.. Peoples Building, Loan and
Savings Association, from Runnels; Fig
ures ct al. vs.. Gregg ct a., from Hop
kins.
vs.. Weiser & Co., from Hamilton, to file
transcript; State of Texas vs.. Patterson
from Llano for certiorari; Texas and Pa
cific Railway Company VS.. Moore, from
Van Zandt, to strike out assignments OF
error: Alamo Fire Insurance Company et
al. VS.. Field, from Caldwell, to strike out
briefs and dismiss cause.
Rehearing Granted and Writ of Error
Dsmissed-State of Texas VS.. Patterson
from Lano.
Motions for Rehearing Submitted
Sanger Bros. VS.. City of Waco ct al:
firm McLennan; Texas and Pacific Rail
way Company Vs. Williams, from Marion
Clemens VS.. Walker ct al, from McCul
Ioch; Albright VS.. Mayer ct al, from
GraysOn.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
A FINE SHOWING.
Austin Mills Shipping Meal Over to
Hamburg, Germany.

Austin Mills Shipping Meal Over to
Hamburg, Germany.
Those who doubt the fact that Austin
is steadily improving should take turn
out in the resident and industrial portions
of the city. A case in point of wonderful
progress is to be found in the Austin cot
ton mill, down near the Central freight
depot. This mill on yesterday shipped
100000 pounds cottonseed meal to Ham
burg, Germany. via Galveston, and also
shipped $4,000 gallons of cottonseed oil to
Mexico. During the past year this mill
has manufactured and shipped to for
eign countries 1900 tons Of cottonseed
meal alone. This is a wonderful thing
when one comes TO think about 1t. The
idea of an Austin mill furnishing Germany
with meal is something that ought to
make the citizens of Austin feel real proud,
and doubtless does. The mill is under ex-
cellent management. and has proved a
paying investment from the start, show
ing that manufacturing will prosper In
Austin when properly conducted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY.
Married..

In the First Presbyterian church, by Rev.
Mr.. George w. KlOtz and Miss Isabelle
Whitehead. Mr.. Klotz is one of the prom
ising young men of our city. the son of
Mr.. III. A. Kl0tz, the musician. and is in
the employ of Messrs. Wroe & Sons. Miss
Whitehead is the bright daughter of Mr..
X. l. Whitehead of South Austin. These
young people start out very early on their
matrimonial career. with the best wishes
and kind regards of multitude of friends.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
THE FROST KING.
He Slew Corn and Devastated Mar
ket Gardens and Truck Patches.

He Slew Corn and Devastated Mar
ket Gardens and Truck Patches.
The frost king was abroad in the land
night before last, and yesterday morning
the work of his hands was plainly visible.
Corn was cut down. and some of the
earliest will have to be planted over. Mr..
jeff johnson had $50 acres destroyed, and
he promptly set to work yesterday replant-
ing. Other farmers will also replant a
great deal. Corn just coming up, as quite
young, will rally, it Is said, and do well.
The market gardeners suffered severe
loss all their tomatoes, squash. beans and
melons being killed outright. Irish pota-
toes were cut down. and those that were
very forward will be lost
Peaches and other fruit. so far as could
be learned, were not hurt, but fig trees in
some localities were roughly handled.
Sugar cane that was just coming up was
badly injured, and possibly much of il
killed. ....- ...r.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Just So.

"Up in Indiana you can buy an Apple
ton geography for rs cents anywhere IN
the state. In Texas you pay $1.5O. In In.
diana, Missouri and other states you can IN
buy histories for rs cents that cost $l;2o
In Texas. You can buy first readers for
8 and 10 cents that cost in Texas ~ cents
Therefore, I'm in favor of the legislature
throttling the book trust. Let 'em give
school boards and trustees authority e
buy books from the printers of same ant
furnish them to children at actual COST
A Parent
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
THEY STAND AHEAD.

The Travis County Commissioners
Away Ahead of the Legislature.
There is a bill pending in the legisla-
ture to require county commissioners to
thoroughly examine the treasurers Of
fee every three months.
So far as the Travis county commission
ers are concerned, the bill might just as
well be at the bottom of the sea. They
adopted rule some time back to make
monthly examinations and they rigidly
attend to it.
The commissioners of this county are
a careful set of men, and few If any
counties can show their equals in the
careful and economical management OF
all county affairs. They look after tne
interests Of the people with fidelity that
is most commendable.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
What He Knew.

A Statesman reporter dropped into the
Office of High Sheriff White yesterday,
and found him very much in.
"Any news today?" the reporter asked.
"No."
Anything startling likely to occur
soon? Give me q pointer"
Got none."
"Will you kindly give me your candid,
impassionate and lucid opinion on the
fee bill?"
mo"
as it your candid and impartial opinion
that women can make money go further
than menu"
ut is. They can make it go so far
and stay so long that fellows hair grows
gray and he's dead and buried before It
gets back. Good morning." and the high
sheriff of Travis county bowed the re-
porter out. A
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Home for Younk Ladies'.

The building now In course of erection
on Whitis avenue by the Episcopal church
is intended for home for young la
dies who attend the University. Music,
however, will be taught at the home.
Only one wing of the building Is now
going up, at cost of about $4,000. The
complete plans call for large structure
The home will be under the special care
of Bishop Kinsolving.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
The New Mission,

There was quite a large attendance
at the new mission hall, corner of the
Avenue and Second street, last night, and
the services conducted by Mrs. Church
were interesting. A goodly number of
young men were present. The managers
of the mission hope to have an organ
soon and good music and singing will be
services there again tonight, to which all
are invited.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
The Cotton Boil weevil.

The COttOn Boil WeeVns
Commissioner Rose of the agricultural
department yesterday issued the follow
ing: J..
II have received from the agricultural
department at Washington a number of
copies of circular No. 10, Report on
Cotton Boil Weevil of Texas, signed by
l.. o. Howard, entomologist, and APP
proved by Chas. w. Dabney, assistant
secretary of agriculture, published Feb
ruary 4, 1897.
''This circular gives very full history
of this pest, and should be studied by
those who are interested in the cotton
industry, with a view to preventing it's
spread and destroying it if possible. 1t
first made its appearance in Mexico, and
through its ravages caused the abandon
ment of cotton culture around Monclove
in 1862.
II have mailed copies of this bulletin
to many farmers, and have others to mail
to those who apply for them"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
A NEW RAILROAD.
The Charter Of New Railroad Filed
Yesterday.

The Charter Of New Railroad Filed
Yesterday.
The Houston and Texas Western Rail-
road company filed its charter with the
secretary of state yesterday, naming
Houston, Tex, as its principal Office.
Capital stock, 100000. Incorporators:
Edwin 8. Hooley, Henry Zuckerman,
Eben B. Crane ct al. The object of this
corporation is to construct, equip and
operate railroad from the city of Hous-
ton westerly through the counties of Har-
ris, Fort Bend. Waller and Austin via
Pattison to the town Of Sealy in Austin
county, distance of fifty-three miles;
also the construction, equipment and oper-
alton Of branch or extension from Pat
tison in northerly direction through the
counties Of Waller, Washington and Bur-
Lesson, to point on the Brazos in Burle-
son county, near Stone City, distance
Of seventy miles. Work on the road
will begin at once.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
The Commission.


The following was issued from this Of
fee yesterday:
Circular No. 40, Classification Rulings
In approval of joint application, sub
mitted under No. 220 of the Missouri,
Kansas and Texas Railway company OF
Texas, it is hereby ordered that the fol-
lowing classification rulings, supplement.
tary to western classification No. "a, shall
govern in the transportation of articles
named, by railroads between points In
Texas, subject to the rules embraced in
exceptions" to western classification:
First-Boiler compound, in cans, jack
eted, L. G. L., first class.
Second-Transformer Grated, same al
transformers, boxed. (See page 20, class
ification No. 24.)
Third-Augur stems for well borint
machines, same as pump rods. (Set
page 70, classification No. 24)
This order shall take effect March 20
1897.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01

THE NEW COMMISSIONERS.

The City Council, I'm Session Last
NIRht, Swore I'm Three Of Them.
The council met in special session last
night, with Aldermen Beatty Belvin,
Linn, Maddox, Sutmpf,. Powell, Kuhn,
Taylor, Schneider, Lawless and Rosen-
gren present.
The meeting was called for the purpose
of ascertaining and declaring the result
Of the late election and to pass an appro-
priation to pay the expenses Of the same
and to make an appropriation to pay APP
proved accounts Of the water and light
plant.
After reading the CALL there not being
quorum present, call Of the council
was ordered. go
The council took q recess and officers
were despatched after absentees, put y
was after 8 o'clock before the necessary
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
THE STATE DEPARTMENTS.
Items of Interest Found in the Sta

House Yesterday.
The following charters were filed in
the secretary of states Office yesterday:
The Fort Worth Land company OF
Fort Worth. Capital stock, $240,OO0
Chapman and Thos. Worthington. Di.
rectOrs. John Thomson and William
John Robertson of Manchester, England,
John Summerfeld of Dallas, Tex, and
A. A. Messer and Thos. d. Ross of Fort
Worth, Tex.
The Swedish Methodist Episcopal
church of Manda postofiice, Travis coun'
ty. No capital stock but church build,
ing and three acres of land of the esti
mated value of $1,000. Incorporators
John L. Anderson, @. A. Lyckman and
j. v. Morrell. lp-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Intelligent sOuthsiders.

Over in the effete northside thieves ut
terly depraved, steal cigars-5-centers
beer, cabbage, scrap iron, old bottles and
jugs. Not so with south Austin thieves
They would scorn to take such stuff. They
take books. They fairly dote on litera'
ture, and want only the high-priced quail
ity. They break into the. public schoo
school books. They have been at it fol
some little time, and the southsiders are
beginning to feel that the gang is nearly
as bad as the school book trust itself.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Took the TIP.

A certain well known gentleman of this
city was at the opera house the other
night when Miss Fay gave a tip on GER
tain stock, and the next morning he went
down to the Cotton Exchange and backed
her judgment, and yesterday sold az n
profit of $3.50. 1t might have been chance,
but just the same this party made his
S550 .~|.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
TIE RIGHT Thing.

When the West Austin school was
burned down, the school board had the
hill dug away and in rebuilding made 1t
three-story building: In taking away
the soil It left surface Of white clay
and rock. There was much complaint
about the effects this would have on the
eyes of the school children and large
force Of men and teams are now engaged
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
New District Court Cases,

The following cases were filed in the
district court yesterday: ~.
The Scottish Mortgage and Land In
vestment Company VS.. ]. b. Taylor ct
al; note and lien.
The Scottish Mortgage and Land In
vestment Company VS.. f. p. Heffington;
note and lien.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Fire Particulars.

The residence of L. w. Culver. de-
stroyed yesterday morning at 3 o'clock,
notice of which appeared in yesterdays
Statesman, was insured for $4,000. The
residence of Professor Warrington, adjoin-
ing, was damaged and only saved from
destruction by a scratch. A defective flue
is supposed to have started the fire.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
space they could create wave
of prosperity.
A Bankers Views.

In conversation with DIR. e. p. Will
mot yesterday, he informed Statesman
reporter that business was increasing very
rapidly.
ave can tell in our business" said he,
"when the merchants are doing good bust.
ness, and the last few weeks have been all
times this spring than Austin has seen
in several years."
DR.. Wilmot is shrewd business man,
and generally knows what he is talking
about.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
The Commi.sioners

Tonight, following the usual custom,
the city council VIII meet to canvass the
vote cast for water and light commits
sioners last Monday, and the gentlemen
elected will be sworn in. II they are,
they will probably organize Monday and
get down to business, something they
are not going to find holiday picnic.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Recorders Court

Artie Nichols, Hunter Hill, Steve Bur
ley, John Daley, James Allen, Hayden
Kiss, Thad Spain and Henry Maxwell
were arraigned yesterday morning, charg-
ed with disturbing public worship at the
First Street Baptist church. Attorney NJ.
Q. Cranberry, representing the boys, had
the case set for next Tuesday. sl
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Death In Georgia.

News was received in this city yester.
day of the death of Mrs. G. b. Wal
worth, who died in Savannah, Ga, on
yesterday morning. Mrs. Walworth was
a sister of Mrs. G. w. Allen, and spent
about a year in Austin for the benefit
of her health, and made many friends
while here, who will be panied to learn OF
her death
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
wants Your Money.

Collector Thrasher wants you to walk
up and pay your taxes. He's a generous
man, willing to forgive any delay. but
under the law he has a duty to perform,
so call early and settle up and save
bother and expenses.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
A Good Invention.

Mr.. Brady, of the firm of Smith &
Brady is the inventor of new shoe nail
ing machine that is destined to come into
general use in the big shoe factories. A
machine is on exhibition at their shoe store,
on East Sixth street.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Court Notes.

Justice Mat johnson 10 comfortably
fixed in his new quarters.
Charles Huppertz of the county court
is very busy getting the dockets for the
April term in order.
District Attorney Burleson went fish
ing Tuesday, and, with some worms, sue
ceeded in capturing large able bodied
cold. His fishing hereafter will be done
at the market.
Judge Brooks will take up the criminal
docket next Monday.
Judge Morris court will not adjourn for
the term until about Saturday, April 3.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY.
THE STATE DEPARTMENTS.

Items of Interest Cleaned In the
State House Yesterday.
The following charters were fled with
the secretary of state yesterday:
Fox's Steam Bakery and Manufacture
ing company of Galveston; capital stock,
$4,000. Incorporators-Geo. Fox, ST.,
Chris Fox, ST., Chris Fox, Jr., and F.
Howard Fox.
The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran
Bethlehem church of Mud, Travis county
no capital stock, but property valued al
$25. Incorporators-Car Bergman, An
drew Engblaw and Eric Il. Erickson.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Board of EQUALIZATION.

The state board of equalization, COM
posed of the governor, attorney general
ana tha OF state met nbn
Gilkeson, q nonresident, who owns q
large amount of land in Foley county.
The comptroller assessed the land at 81
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Probate Court.

Yesterday in the probate court Mr.. G..
w. Daniel fled an application for letters
of guardianship on the estate of Mrs.
Eliza Marshall, adjudged insane and sent
to the asylum some time back.
Mr.. Tom Murrah filed an application
for letters of guardianship on the estate
of Edna Canterbury, minor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Second street Mission.

There was another large congregation
at the Second street mission last night,
and the services. led by Mrs. Church,
were interesting. Meeting are held night
", and there will be one tonight, to which
ali arc invited
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Arranging for a Bail Game.

The fans have an opportunity tomorrow
of seeing the new team play ball. Efforts
park Immediately after the high diving
act, between the professionals and a
picked nine of amateurs.
Eight members Of the new team arc
here and another Is expected today. The
boys are all ready and eager to get down
to hard practice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Judge Morris Court.

In Judge Morris court yesterday after
noon a motion to authorize Sheriff White
to pay costs in case by Mrs. Lackey
against the Houston and Texas Central
Railroad out of funds in his possession,
was heard, and Judge Morris took it un-
der advisement
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
The EndeavOrers.

The Young Peoples Society of Chris
tan Endeavor will hold a big state con
vention in Houston on May A, B and g,
and the railroads are now fixing reduced
rates. The convention is expected to be
a big affair.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
County Court.

In the county court yesterday, the case
Of Mrs. Alice Walden ct al. against II.
Walter Rathburn, suit on notes, appealed
from Justice Johnson's, was filed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
State Departments.

The following charters were filed with
the secretary of state yesterday:
The Lano Lumber company Of Llano,
Tex; capital stock, $4,000. Incorpora-
tors-J. T. Campbell, j. L. Campbell and
VIM. Mathews
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Bond Matters.

The comptroller on yesterday purchased
$500 worth of state bonds for the school
fund.
Last evening Wood county paid the
comptroller $500 interest, due April 10,
on bonds held by the school fund.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01

The burglars who entered the Opera
House saloon early yesterday morning got
off with twenty bottle of champagne, four
or five dozen bottles of beer. case of
Scotch whisky and lot of cigars. the
whole valued at over 500,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Second Street Mission.

There was another good crowd at the
new mission, corner of the Avenue and
Second street, last night, and the services
were interesting. A large number Of
men, some from the country, were pres
ent. Services again tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Went to Garfield.

Deputy Sheriff Joe Corwin went to
Garfield last afternoon to serve court
papers. He and the other deputies are
kept very busy now and often are on the
20 night and day.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Ball Game Today.

The University baseball team will play
the Deaf and Dumb nine this afternoon
on the Varsity athletic grounds. The
playing will be scientific and all lovers
of baseball should see 1t.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
IN THE COURTS.

The Lackey-smith Case still Holds
the Boards Before Judge Brooks.
The Lackey-Smith case again took up
all of yesterday in the Twenty sixth dis
trict court. Argument commenced last
afternoon, and this morning Hon. Taylor
Moore, for the defense, and Maj Wal
ton, for the plaintiff, will close.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Galveston Bonds.

County Treasurer Jas. 8. Waters of
Galveston came up yesterday morning
with $3.50, 1000 worth of Galveston county
court house and jail bonds, which were
approved by the attorney general upon
application.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Probate Court.

Mr.. w. d. Hart fled an application
yesterday as guardian of Chauncey Il.
Driscol, minor, to receive certain lands
instead of $3.50 due the estate. -
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
The Diamond.

The University baseball team and the
team of the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation will play match game this after
noon at the city park, near the old court
house.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Indne Rrooka, Court.

The case of Mrs. Lackey against Mrs:
Smith, pending Tuesday, took up all Of
yesterday. and it is quite likely to con-
sumo the most of today.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Inherent Paid.

Montgomery county on yesterday paid
interest to the amount of $500, due April
10, 1897, on bonds held by the school
fund.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01

per acre and she appealed to the state
board of equalization, with the result
that the assessment was reduced to 20
cents, the governor voting to sustain the
COMPTROLLER
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
New District Court Cases.

The following cases were filed yesterday
in the district court:
James Lawrence vs.. Ed II. Taylor,
note.
Wallace Hardeman VS.. Minnie Harde-
man, divorce.
John Bremond VS.. John Grove ct al,
debt and lien.
Thos E. Sneed ct al. VS.. The City Of
Austin, injunction.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01

The San Antonio Drug company fled
suit in the county court yesterday against
r. H. Raymond for $278.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Bonds Approved.

The attorney general yesterday ap
proved a $4,000 issue of Brazoria coun
ty court house bonds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01

in covering the entire premises with red
clay and gravel, which will certainly be
great improvement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Texas Medical Association.

The state convention of the Texas
Medical association will be held in Paris,
Tex, commencing April q. Quite a
number of Austin doctors will go up.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-04-01
Justice Stuart.

Gus Lttlejohn was before Justice Stu
art yesterday charged with carrying a
pistol, and he was bound over to the coun-
ty court.