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FOODS ms Curntive Aront..

IL is a cheering sign of progress
says the Boston journal of ChemiS-
tyy, when medical gentlemen turn
their Investigations and discussions
in the direction of food nutrition for
the sick, rather than towards drugs
and Wanted cure-alls. At the pres
ent time much attention is devoted
to the subject of foods and their in
fluence upon disease, either as cura-
tive agents or promotive of morbid
conditions. The questions under
consideration are, what kinds of
food and what quantities are best
adapted to the uses of invalids
under the different notifications in
which diseases exist? Chemistry
has informed us as regards
the nutritive value of foods,
and their probable influence
upon the system in health
and also it has thrown much light
upon the problem of their influence
in morbid states but we are still in
the dark as regards how much or
how little nutrition Is best for the
enfeebled system of invalids. 1t was
formerly supposed that it was best
to withhold nutriment in fevers and
all inflammatory or Zymotic diseases;
but now the plan of treatment is
changed, aud the sufferers sustained
by liquid foods, as milk and broths ;
so that recovery is more rapid and
certain, and the waste in tissues is
checked. All wasting diseases are
retarded by supplying food in con-
centrated forms, such as can be easily
and fully digested and assimilated by
the feeble organs. COnsumptives
are supplied with meat extracts
which contain heterogeneous constitu-
ents, so that the nerves and tissues
are fed and sustained under the i'll
1luence of destructive metamorpho-
sis. This would seem to be reasona-
BILE and necessary treatment, and the
wonder is that it was not adopted
earlier in the history of medicine.
In the treatment of chronic all
ments many physicians discard
medicines entirely, and depend upon
notifications in the forms and
quantities OF Soods and restorative
means. This course would seem
TO be safe and cOmmendable, but
= great good judgment. and wise
discrimination are required in this
method of treatment. The question
when to withhold food and when to
supply it, is one of no small magni.
tude, as patient may be greatly
injured by errors OF Judgment il
this regard. If there were no such
agents known as those described in
our pharmacopea, educated dis
eliminating physicians would bC
needed 10 attend upon the sick, anC
one of the most important dutie:
which would devolve upon then
would be to watch carefully the
nature and supply of foods admins
tered to their patients.
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A st Petersburg correspondent of
a Paris paper, whose Information is
guaranteed, sends an interesting &C
count of the cars daily life at Cat
selma. The nervous agitation from
which his majesty has suffered since
he was first called to the throne APP
pears to be gaming a stronger hold
on his mind every day. Ii was only
after much hesitation that Alexan-
der Ill. resolved TO visit his fathers
grave ON the anniversary of his
death, and dispensed with the pre-
caution of ordering all the inhabi-
tants to remain indoors until twelve
o'clock ON the day in question.
He overcame his nervous fears
for a short time, but, ON re-
turning to Gatschina, relapsed
into state OF terror from which he
has not yet recovered. Gatschina,
rs every one knows, has been sur
rounded by three walls, sentries and
patrols have been multiplied, aud
any person penetrating into the cas-
tie is subjected to a searching exami-
nation at the hands of special inspec-
tors. These precautions not being
considered sufficient, the emperor
himself resolved to test the efficiency
ofhis guards and, much to his hor-
ror, succeeded in eluding their vigil
lance and entering the castle with
out being seen. In the midst of this
semi-incarceratlon the car found il
difficult to take the amount of exer-
else ordered by his medical advisers,
and only obtained solution of the
difficulty by bethinking him.
self of Mr.. Gladstone's ex-
ample at Hawarden. The CORES
pondent does not state whether his
majesty so closely follows the ex-
ample set him as TO fell trees him.
self, but he displays the utmost
vigor in chopping the fallen timber
into logs. "a short time AGO a MEM
Der of the imperial family was
shocked to find Alexander iii. in his
shirt sleeves in the middle OF an
open space in the wood, persplring
freely. and buslly engaged in saving
an enormous pine-tree into longs OF
an equal length, while his eldest son,
the Grand Duke Nicholas, was
stacking the result of his fathers
labors." The opinion of the writer
of the above lines is that the corona
ton of the car will not take place
at all.
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Senator Hill, who has been spend
ing some time at Eureka Springs,
arrived in Atlanta yesterday. He
was met at the train by an immense
throng of people. There was no
demonstration, owing to the sena-
tors critical condition. He was
placed in carriage and conveyed
to his home. As the carriage passed
through the crowd heads were un-
covered as a mark of respect.
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CONSTIPATION

Halls journal OF Health thinks it is doubtful
if consumption numbers as many victims as are
stricken down by the various diseases that re
suit from habitual constipation. When efete
matter is retained moment beyond the tls.e
its expulsion is demanded, the system "Om-
mences its efforts to get rid of it. WheI the
the more fluid portions OF the poisonous mass
into the circulation, and il becomes di1iIsed
throughout the body. The more solid or clay
like portions are forced into the lower reCJum,
where it becomes firmly impacted, thus cutting
Off the circulation in the small blood vessels,
causing painful engagements known as piles
troubles often results in fis sure, stuls, or can
Ger. The trouble il seldom confined here. AS
a result of the blood poisoning, we almost in
cided arrangement of the functions of the heart,
liver and kidneys, accompanied Ivy headache
and nervous debility, often verging on paralysis.
Noremedy has ever been off red to the public
which carries with it so many high endorse
ments for the cure of
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AUSTlN'S JEWELS.
THE FINE SCHOOLS THE PRIDE
OF OUR CITY.
Closing Exercises OF the stuart
Female Seminary.
A Grand Institution for Female
Culture and Learning.

The closing exercises of the Stuart
Female Seminary, of this city, were held
in the parlors of that institution on
Thursday night. A large and Intelligent
audience had gathered, and before the
opening hour arrived there was scarcely
standing room. The Rev. DR.. Smoot,
in his usual fervent and solemn manner,
invoked a blessing. Miss Alderman
followed, by an instrumental solo, enti-
tied "Queen of the Ocean" The ease
with which it was executed bespoke
much for both pupil snd teacher. An
original essay, by Miss Ida Rutherford,
was announced. 1t was a beautiful
soliloquy ON Hamlets soliloquy. We
give it entire, and feel assured that the
STATEsMAN's readers will be convinced
that by far it is more brave to live than
to die.
TO BE OR NOT TO BE.
No man has ever voluntarily sought
the desolate retreat of the hermit. The
love of association must first be destroyed ;
the leaflets which have made green mem.
ory's shady bowers, where have budded
and blOomed the sweetest flowers of love
and friendship, must become w1thered
and scared ere the healt wishes for the
silent communion OF the recluse. Much
more, then, is it untrue that anyone has
ever unbidden by some unknown, but
imperative command, sought to leave the
walks of earth, to explore the hidden
shores Ofthe voiceless spirit world.
The light of life has never been eX-
tinguished by the hand it shines upon,
until the lamp of reason, the sun OF the
soul, had first been blown out SO as to
leave that hand to grope in darkness,
thus striking out the fatal blow in blind
ness. Yet there are times when we, feel
ing and knowing that there is world
beyond, pause amidst perplexity, forced
to melancholy by some unforeseen or
self-imposed heart agony, and ask. as
did the grief stricken prince of Denmark,
ITO be or not to be-that is the ques-
tion."
We often, for moment, strive to look
beyond that arch through which CLEANS
that untraveled world, whose margin
fades forever and forever when we move.
But an honest heart and a brave deter
minatiOn to live for others, a
fear of death, the uncertainty of our
future state, and various other causes
have held back the hand of many who
would, but for reason, have sent their
souls to "thst bourne whence no traveller
has yet returned"
II the grave were all after this life,
then would each cowardly spirit seek TO
fly from care and sorrow, and find a
refuge in the tomb. But there is voice
that whispers to us the truth OF the poets
lines:
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GENTLY SIGNS THE BREEZE. ;

Thus ended the seventh anniver-
sary of the Stuart female seminary under
the management of Mrs. r. X. Red.
The seminary is one of Austin's most
useful institutions. 1t ranks first of
its kind in the ate, and commends itself
10 all who have daughters to be educated
in those graces of person, mind aud
soul that constitute the human form
divine
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NOTICE
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF THE
AUSTIN AND NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD Co.,
AUSTIN MAY %, 1892


AUSTIN, May %, 1882.
Notice is hereby given that the annual meet
ing of the stockholders of the Austin and
Northwestern Railroad Company will be held at
the company's office, in the city OF Austin,
Texas, at 12 O'Clock NJ, Of Tuesday, the 11th
electing directors, and transacting such other
business as may then and there be brought be-
fore the meeting.
Notice Is hereby also given that at the same
time and place as above the annual meeting OF
the directors of said Austin and Northwestern
Railroad Company will be held
w. T. PHILLIPS,
Ju5tojul-11 Secretary.
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FIRST ALUAINAL

of this institution-a proud escutcheon
with which to enter the battle of life, and
to the undetermined, christian lady who
is principal, it must be a source of joy to
be able to point to these accomplished
young ladies as the first fruits of her sew
en- years toll as teacher in this city.
DR.. Junkin, of Houston, followed with
an elegant and very appropriate address.
He said no matter where the eye of man
rested he saw beauty strewn, with law
ish hand; but of all the beauties of
the most beautiful was a
nature, truly beautiful woman.
IT'S our nature to admire beauty when
ever and wherever seen, whether it be
the gently flowing stream, the smiling
landscape, or the more beautiful graces
of the human form divine, and
our thoughts involuntary asked the
source of all this, and readily found
Judgment in God. The beauty of the
form, however, melted into insignifi-
canoe when compared to moral beauty
the beauty of the immortal soul. Not all
were endowed with beautiful forms, but
a mind and soul had been given to each,
and it was in the reach of all to beautify
them by institutions like this, where
cultivation of mind and heart went hand
in hand.
The exercises of the evening were
closed by a chorus,
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SIX VIRTUES

The red light tableau at the close gave
a beautiful and weird expression to the
scene.
The instrumental duet, by Misses Red
and Loughbridge, was very satisfactorily
executed.
The recitation, mo Sects in Heaven, {"
by Miss Minnie Jones, called forth the
repeated laughter of the audience. 1t
was happy hit on those croaking secta-
rians here below.
The song, "Ah, have Sighed to Rest
Me-" was beautifully sung by Miss
Halker, teacher of vocal and instru-
mental music in he seminary. Miss
Halker has voice hat is mellow, sweet
ard trained with much care.
"Days That Are Gone" sung with
chorus, by Miss Annie Upshaw, was
very sweet and touching.
A charade, entitled
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THE PRESENTATION OF MEDALS

was accompanied by neat and appropri-
ate addresses ON the part of the distin-
guished gentlemen who presented them.
The general medal or Austin college
medal, awarded for highest attainments,
was presented to Miss Nellie Williams.
The best IN arithmetic and history were
Misses Lizzie Paden and Birdie Jones,
respectively, who were awarded gold
medals.
DR.. Ashbel Smith, of Houston, in an
elegant address, presented diplomas to
the following young ladies:
Miss Ida A. Rutherford, Austin; Miss
Florence Porter, Caldwell; Miss Edith
Smith, Washington. These three young
ladies are the
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extracted; the dark sorrows of life will
be made pale by the light of joy. The
heart cropping in darkness, for while,
trying to see some beacon light through
the mists of tears, will be cheered by the
bright star of hope, and heavens crown
will be all the brighter for the winning.
Then may God give us strength to be
true to ourselves and in so doing true to
Him. Let US remember that the world,
though a harsh, is seldom an unjust
judge. Then let us strive to be worthy,
and be sure that some one will discover
that worth.
Though at times our spirits fail us,
And the bitter tear drops fall;
Though our lot is hard and lonely,
Yet we hope, we hope through all.
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CINDERELLA's SLIPPER,

was next in order. This is but the fairy
tale dramatized. No further comment is
necessary, other than that all did their
parts we'll
''Perle du Nord, an instrumental solo,
by Miss Ida Rutherford, while difficult,
was executed in an inimitable manner.
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1.-THE END NOT YET"
ISIS S. was the valedictorian
8, and well deserved the high
4 Thn aud Of the rnh COL dc

Miss S. was the valedictorian of her
class, and well deserved the high compli-
ment. The end of their school days had
come, but only to usher them into that
commencement of life, earnest and full
of duties to be performed, the perform
ance of which would decide the veal or
woe of the soul for that life beyond the
grave.
Misses Agnes Matthews and Kate
Munroe executed well their instrumental
duet.
The recitation, "Bevy of Is" by the
primary class elected the applause of the
audience, which plain spoken well
done" made glad the hearts of the proud
mothers of those wee sma' things.
The instrumental solo-Mexican galop
by Miss Kate Upshaw, was very beauti-
full
The chorus, go Swallow, Happy
Swallow" by the first vocal
class, was just too utterly too, too,
as the 9stheie would say. The happy
mingling of the different voices was like
the chimes of so many different toned
silver-mouthed bells. The recitation en-
titled the
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Miss Florence Porter followed with
CRIMINAL ESSAY

CRIMINAL ESSAY.
The subject of this was that utterance
of Napoleon, which strikes terror into the
heart of every tyrannical ruler: 81 fear
these newspapers more than a
thousand bayonets." The subject in
itself is an essay. Miss Porter
handled it well. The days of mere
brute force are gone-when might made
right To-day it is thought that rules
the world, and the grand mouthpiece of
thought is tie newspaper-the watch
full sentinel that stands guard at the en-
trance of the temple of personal liberty,
freedom of speech, freedom of thought;
and the jealous preserver of those insti-
tutions dear to all liberty loving people.
Never sang larks merrier than did the
sweet little ladies of the third vocal class.
Their song, "Merry Sings the Lark" fell
merrily on the ears of all, and made the
heart glad and buoyant as does the lark
on beautiful spring morning.
That sound and sense be happily
welded, Miss Edith Smith followed with
her beautiful essay,
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Bakers Pain Psnacea cures pain In
man and beast
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me RED FRONT CANDY FACTORY

Sells Pure Stick Candy as cheap as others sci
the impure. Compare the candy
WHY W. W. LAMME, Proprietor.
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Austin Texas. Southern Offices and Manufac-
tory, East Pecan street, near San JacintO.
my 21-d4tsundEw1mo.
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The bill To extend the charters of national banks
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try are not willing to dispense with 1t Is a sys-
TEN which accommodates all sections and lOcali-
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safe and reliable banks. The House bill contains
section that VIII make it easter than heretofore
for the towns and villages to get the benefit OF the
system. 1t reduces the minimum OF U. S. bonds
required TO be deposited in the L. S. Treasury as
security for circulation from $4,000 to $4,000.
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ITO whom does the city OF Washington belong?"
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