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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
rheLeadins SIM mt.

The leading sun spot of Che or at
group, now IN full view on the suD's
edge, presented a very peculiar ap
pearance recently. In the center of
the black vortex was an intensely
white spot. This was connected with
the penpmbra by two thin white
lines, like two spokes of wheel. The
inner border of the penumbra was al
so white, while the outer edge was a
rich brown. Around the outer rim
small black holes appeared, like mini
allure crater5. This bridging process
indicates that the spot is beginning to
close I'D.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

A well. known cotton planter il
Mississippi has grown tea for years,
and is as enthusiastic in his praises
and confidence of success as practical
in his support. This gentleman pos
sesses large tract of land, whose soil.
conditions and advantages pre-em-
lnently fit it as a most desirable loca-
ton for the site of any commercial
undertaking having for an object the
growth, production and manufacture
of tea upon an extensive scale.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
Two Plaques at Once.

Philadelphia Bulletin.
Among the most iuteres ing phe-
nomena in the insect world is the re-
appearance at state1 periods of certain
insects. Sometimes the cycle Of re
appearance extends over many years,
vet it is fulfilled with unfaillng regu-
larity. This summer, foT the fest
time in 22l years, what are ksown
as the thirtee9-year locusts and
the sevehteen-year lacusts are
both due. 1t is hoped that
they will be so surprised at meeting
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
Cur1ous Barometer.

Barometric changes are determined
in South Chilli by the; use of a.curious
instrument. 1t consists of the cast
off shell of the crab, which is said to
be extremely sensitive to heat and
moisture. 1t will remain quite white
in clear, dry weather, but will indi-
cate the approach of moist atmos-
phere by the appearance OF small red
spots, which grow in number and
size as the moisture increases; and on
the appearance of rain the shell be-
comes entirely red, and remains so
while the moisture continues.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

No one appreciates the many points
required in a good farm horse until he
tries to buy one to use. He will find
scarcely one that Is not defective In
some respect, and before he finds the
right one will be obliged to pay dearly
for him. A farmer who has horse
that is reasonably satisfactory should
hesitate long before selling. The
horse will be more difficult to replace
than he now supposes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

that his ammunition IS getting wet
and he wishes to know II he cannot
retire." There was no silent debate
on Jackson's part; almost Immediately
came the answer: Give my compli-
ments to Gen. Hill, and tell him that
the enemy's ammunition is getting
just as wet as his is. Water won't
hurt his bavonets.
Democratic Sanitation, st. Louis Repub
lican.
A Bill to establish blths at the C ity'
expense, based on the old Roman pre-
cedent, has been again introduced In
the municipal assembly. St.L u shas
the authority OF Rome for esLaun1h-
ing city bakeries and furnishing free
bread, which is just as necessary as
free baths, but it has neither the au-
thority of its state constitution, its
own charter of the spirit of a limited
democracy for such step. The gov
eminent, city, state or federal, has no
shadow of right to collect from the
people cent in taxes not necessary
for its own maintenance. Democracy
contemplates making the citizens
clean in body and soul, but it expects
to do it through giving him principale
that will move HIM to become SO.
Democrats have no need of baths at
the city's expense, and if established
they would be entirely useless, because
Republicans VT I'll | never appreciate
their advantage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
"The esident is aoreas.bla

1.-THE sPIesident is agreeable to
everybody" says the Philadelphia
Times: Manning, while dignifed: is
and Endicott are extremely pleasant
mea in all the relations of lie, while
Garland, who prides himself on h S
Jeffersonian simplicity, rs one of the
most appreachable men in the world.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
Very Poor Economy.

Some people make a business of
cheating themselves, either by eatip G
very mean and cheap food, or else by
eating too small quantity of good
food. Either way is as bad policy as
it would be to buy coffin instead of
a suit of good clothes, just because the
coffin would cost less. Poor diet means
Impoverished blood; and that means
misery. Browns Iron Bit rs enriches
the blood, gives it the iron it needs,
and tones up the whole system. Cures
dyspepsia, indigestion, weakness, ma
laria. etc,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
From the Dissecting Room.

Having taken Swift's Specific for blood
poison contractor at medical college at a
dissection, while was a medical student,
am grateful to say that it gave me speedy
and thorough cure, after my parents had spent
hundreds of dollars for treatment. My arm
was swollen to twice its usual size, and as
being cured. But hearing of S. s. S.. L bou Int
a bottle, little thinking would derive any ben
eft from it. began taking it regularly, and
soon the swelling began to go down, and tie
and after taking eight bottles, was thoroughly
cm ed. AUGUSTUS WENDELL,
New Ark, N. j.
Treaties on Blood AMI Skin Diseases mailed
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC Co.,
Drawer 3. Atlanta, Ga.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

Heavy soils, and those rich in vege-
table matter, should receive frequent
light dressing OF salt. It does not act
directly as fertilizer except in very
rare instances, but salt in small doses
helps to dissolve and make available
other plant food, of which heavy soils
usually have in abundance, though
not In available condition for use. On
land entirely deficient in vegetable
matter salt is usually of little benifit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
Whenever You Make a Purchase

always seek for the best article even thouf h
it should cost little more than an inferior
one, You will always get satisfaction from a
good article, while you meet with nothing but
disappointment in buying poor one. Espcci-
ally Is this true in regard to a good family
medicine; and PONDS EXTRACT is a prepare
ration which does so much goo that many at
tempts have been made to initiate it. Be care
full then to get the genuine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

To ALI Whom it May Concern
Take notice that heretofore, to-wit
On the 18th day of May, A. d. 1885, I
was by deed duly executed, nominated,
constituted and appointed assignee Of
the estate of Il. Bertram, who on the
day aforesaid, made an assignment for
the benefit of his creditors. I have
qualified and given bond as required
by law. Creditors are hereby notified
to present their claims.
Witness my hand this 18th day Of
May, A. d. 1885.
THAD A. THOMSON,
Assignee of r. Bertram's estate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

A World Washington special has it
that Minister Phelps has engaged his
house in London for only one year.
This contracting for quarters for so
limited time is understood to mean
that Mr.. Phelps may be transferred or
recalled at the end of the year.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

The coloring of butter and cheese is
purely one of fashion, and many times
one that Is sought to cover up adulter-
ations and other villainies. If, how
ever, pure annetta is used the color is
innocent. The fashion, originated
by cute dairymen, has been very kindly
taken to by consumers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
TYPHOID fever.

/ am SiXty-Seven years old, and have lived
in this (HalD County all my life. Up to TWEEN
ty-eight years ago, l was regarded as the
strongest man in the neighbOrhood- most
robust in health. In November, 1856. had a
long and serious spell of typhoid fever. 1t
left me emaciated and a cripple in my right
leg. At times that limb was swoOlen an
enormous size, being twice as large as its natu-
raj condition, and inf1amed and angry in ap-
pearance. From my knee down small sores
came, and at the ankle large ulcer came,
which discharged poisonous matter. My
whole system became infected. The doctors
would patch me up for while, but the ulcer
would never heal. The mercury and potash
tism and dyspei STA. was an object of pity
to all my friends. Some thought that the only
hope to save life was amputation. continued
to grow worse, and for three years have not
worn q shoe Hope had most left me, Swift'S
Specific was suggested, and commenced its
use at once. From the very first began to
feel better. 1 have taken thirty-six bottles,
and the shadows which had darkened my life
for twenty-eight years have all been diSsipa-
ted. The effect OF the medicine has been won
derful indeed. To-day am able to attend to
all my farming interests. and walk from one
to fl We miles per day. 1 am satisfied that the
disease Is entirely broken up, and henceforth
am to be free from those terrible apprehen-
siOns and suffering which formerly made my
life miserable. Swift's Specific has done more
for me in one year than all the drugstore med
icines prescribed by phySici ms did in twenty
eight years, and l most cheerfullY bear this
testimony Of its merits,
WILLIAM R. REED.
Hall County, Ga, February %, 1885.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

ESTRAYED-By Preston Russell, before
Il Thomas F. Purnell, j. p. L. c., May I'd,
1885, one gray pony horse, about ~ years old,
about IS hands high, braided vii, and APP
praised at SIS. Also one bay-cOlOred mare
co t, abOut1 year old, branded s. d, appraised
al $40. FRANK BROWN,
Clerk, G, G. T. G.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
The Markets.
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

AUSTIN, May 19.-Dullness continues the
distinguished characteristic Of the local trade
Money.
NEW YORK, May 19.-Money on call easy
at 1 per cent. Prime mercantile pa
per 405c. Bar silver S1.0S6. Foreign ex-
change firmer, at $4.S62z for 60 days, and s4.ssA
for short sight.
NKw ORLEANS, May IS Sight exchange
quiet at 81 per 1000 premium. Sterling ex-
change on bank firm at S4.eS. Consols 63A0
6iH.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
Equalization of Taxes.

Notice is hereby given that the Commission
ers' Court Ct Travis County Will sit as Board
of EQUALIZATION at the courthouse of travis
County, on Monday, the 9Th day of June,
1885 FRANK BROWN,
Clerk C. G. T. C.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

The sunken eye, the paid complex
ion, the distiguriDg eruptions on the
face, indicate that there is something
wroLg going On within. Expel the
lurking foe to health. Ayers Sarsap-
arilla was devised for that purpose,
and does if
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
stonewau Jackson's Compliments.


wv. Gu in Chicago Times.
I think that it was on the day of
Port Republic Gf my memory be not
at FAULT that Gen. Jackson had or
dered A. p. Hill to take certain
position and hold it. He and some
of his staff were sitting on horseback
on the top of hill, in the drizzling
rain, trying to see what was going on
in various parts of the the field.
jackson" as one OF the staff re-
Gently said, "was the dingiest looking
man In the crowd, as usual; he had
on the same old cap. that was once
gray, but was now yellowish brown.
the same old clothes that he bad
worn when he brought those cadets
from the institute on that hot day
aud the same cap whose brim hid
the clock from the vision on that day
and the water poaring off him al
every correr, and off els angular
raw-bonep sorrel Chat he bought
from drove at Harper's Ferry fol
500 In gold, and which is now ont
of the curiosities at the New Orlean!
Aexhibitionl did not improve thu
saaEal annearauee of the mot les!
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

that they will fall to work to destroy
each other, instead of devastating the
crops as they have done in seasons
when they came separately. The en-
tomoiogist in the Agricultural De-
partment has given warning that
these locustS are due very soon, and
that they will remain until the end of
July. Their last previous visits were
II 1872 and 1868 respectively.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
NOuGHON ITCH.

Rough on Itch" cures humors
er'uptions, ring-worm, letter, salt
rheum, frosted feet; chilblainS
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

REstrayed by G. w. Mills, before T.
F, Purnell, J. p. T. c.. May 16, 1885,
a bay horse, about 1879 hands high,
about Z years old, branded A S on
left shoulder; appraised at 800.
FRANK BROWS
Clerk G. G.. T. G..
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
AMERICA AHEtD ONCE MORE.
NEW ORL%ANf WORLD,S EXPOSE.
ZION.

The Willimantic Thread Company award
ed three medals of the first class at the
New Orleans Worlds Exposition, for
best quality Of SIX Cord Spool Cotton,
for best quality and most comprehensive
display of manufacturing Six Cord Spool
Cotton, and for best display of manu-
featured Spool Cotton in black. white,
and colors.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

VISIBLE COTTON SUPPLY IN THE WORLD.
May 16, according to the figures of the New
York Chronicle. was as follows:
Total supply this day............ 2.2Sl 9oi bales
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

sweet potatoes per bu.............. 70 ito S1.25
Onlckens, per doZ. ESQ to $500
HecanS. ................ ........... 616H
SO,UutD0.OU
Higher prices ere CHARGED from store
GALVESTON COTTON MARKET.
GALVESTON. May 19.-Uotton receipts
at all United States ports.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

To emphasize this report of the jurors. the
Committee on Awards have made a SPECIAL
report of which the following is copy:
Sin confirming this report, the Committee on
awards take occasion to express their ap-
'spreciation of the superior and complete
"exhiblt made by the Willimantic Thread
Company, as well of the SUPERIORITY
"OF THEIR PRODUCT, as resulting from
practical operations at the Exposition, and
thereby grant the highest awards permits
.ssible Under the rules" Signed, GUS. A.
"BREAUX, Chairman of Committee on
awards
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

At the New Orlean Worlds Exposition, the
Conn, distinctively American Institution,
again carried off all the honors, and the only
medals awarded for spool cotton. The COM
pleteness of this latest Willimantic victory can
be better appreciated by reading the following
copy of the reports of the judges:
"BEST QUALITY OF SIX-CORD SPOOL COT
TON in all numbers for SEWING MACHINE
and handwork.''
AwARD:-Medal Of the first class.
"Best quality and most comprehensive dis
"play OF manufacturing SiX-cOrd spool cotton,
"from the bale of cotton to the finished
"thread on SPOOL"
AWARD Medal of the first class.
"Best display of manufactured spool cotton
''ready for use, IN black, white, and colors."
AWARD Medal of the first class.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
NEW ORLEANS.
GALVESTON.

GALVESTON, May 9.-CoCuon-Spot closed
steady. Gross receirrs, 80 bales: sales, 10;
exports, 1889; shipments coast-wise, 107;
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

Exports rom UnJed aJes ports thus far
this week
exports this week Great Brltaln.... 4089
France ........ 1139
Continent...... 1913
Stock in all II 8. ports this day. 1900. 1927
this daV last year.. 511268
LIVERPOOL.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21

FIVE-POINTS HOUSE OF INDUSTRY, I
155 Worth street, n. Y, June %, 1881.
PONDS EXTRACT co:
Gentlemen-PleaSe send us small case of
your Extract, which is become quite an indls-
pensable article of use here among our chill
lren. Your obedient servant,
VIM. f. BARNARD, Sup't.
Thousands OF families keep at hand supply
of Ponds rxract, and as the children are the
oftenes5 sick or hurt, they soon learn to run to
the bottle, or ask for it, whon anything IS the
matter.
NOTE Sold only in bottles with buff wrappers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-05-21
Music Books Fer Summer Resorts!
PIANO CLASSICS BY THE BEST
COMPOSERS.

NORWAY MUSIC ALBUM, with it, weird
Northern music, vocal and Instrumental, Is
quite at home by the sounding waves Of the
sea. Price $3.50.
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-19
II. G. C0NE ELY.

afro tNEl At hAW-uGlyc " ,Jh >. Z. hr
II worthy - second iN",u'. Hu1-i GtIm
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-19
rREsa 4AaETna NaiE9

Nelyeteen may ne used for street ear,
but not velvet
Half boots are woIn for defpi- toilet
at home" in place Of slippers.
A pretty shade OF vanishing blue,
green takes Tie name of sphinx blue.
Hats with high crowns are as often
trimmed on one side as all ia front.
Bracelets are not bought ia match
pairs, but in odd designs and forms
Very large calechc like bonnets and
very small ones are both fashionably
worn in Paris.
Pelerines, or capes of small size, but
with long tab>like ends, are found among
fall wraps.
Velycteen sLirts viii be worn with
wool over dresses and basques, and vel
vet skirts with silk dresses.
Turkish heads of greenish gold color
are used for embroidery on black and
dark green laccs or lace nets.
Waistcoats of velvet are a feature of
Jersey jackets, and when seen are invar-
lably accompanied by velvet collars ard
cuffs.
The bracelet with spring is no longer
worn; those of flexible gold links aud fas-
tened with old fashioned clasps are the
correct wear.
Wooden lace with boucle figures is worn
with vclvetcen dresses, the lace and vel
veteen corresponding in color, though
different in shade.
Among ncedlew0rk materials the new :
est fancy is boucie silk, soft end fluffy
but, unlike chenille it is loopcd up. and
not smooth and catcrplllnr>likc.
O. 4 NC
and ve'y short wraps, are both worn at
the moment, and the shape and styles are
as varied as ever, or more so.
Large butterfly wings of lace net in vari,
| Gus colors are profusely trimmed with cut
| beads, also in color, coiored spaugles
and frosted metallic paint in exquisite de
signs.
Wooden stuif5, the rougher the better,
| have driven silk, satin ana velvet from
| the streets to the interiors of fashionable
| houses. No truly fashionable woman
wears silk or velvet walking dress this
fall.
Fancy scat pins for either ladies OF
| pentlcmcns' wear take unique forms -
such as toada, lizards, flies, tiny turtles,
canoes, yachts and other sailing craft, al
| III HllllultIt, iillt, hb- ANA ''dt li''hci
and, white mounted on gold pin, are
formed of perfect mosaic Of different
kinds of tinted metals.
The house half shoe of red moroccG
with gilt heels, the latter effect being obs
tanned by thin sheet of metal over tho
heel in place of gliding, is considered very
chic The front is oTnamcntcd with rec
velvet bow bound with gold braid, and is
cut low to show the iustep and the red
black or pale blue silk stocking.
A high collar with waistcoat piast:ol
attached makes aplain frock very dressy
especially when made entirely o. beads
or profuscly trimmed with them, Some
times these waistcoats are entirely of JC'
bugcs, with q spray Of flowers on one
side near the shoulder formed of delicate
" tinted buglcs. The bngles ar' of small
size and very fine,
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-19
The DAYS ltucinge

RALT,MoRr, Oct- 10 - Tho races at Pin,
'ico Saturday resulted ms follows:
First race, - mile heats; Burch hr,t, CT.
Clark second. time. sly.
S,aconi race. mile; Dew Drop flr.t, Wa
fred second, BlrI thir!, time i:lilt
THIRD rncs, miie Loagview iir>t.
Wanda second, Richn,uud third; time,
sass
Fourth raco, IL miles; Wallet first, Far,.
VOL second, Enigma third; time 2:ll1a
Fifth race, 3 miles, Bob Nils nr.L, East
Lynne second, Fosteral third; tins 5:3yl5.
CINCINNATI, Oct 10 - saturday, races at
Lltonia resulted:
First race, u mile; Bangle first Goll RAJ,
second, Lsvirn third; time, 1:l715.
Second race "a mile; Eloise first Schot t',.
second, Fellcito third; time, l:04l1.
Third race, "a mile; Hill boro first, Let
panto second, Lit.leGellow thirI; time
l:;iJE.
Fourth race. 1 mile; Gleanor first
Glendale second, Pink Cottage thirl; time
i;ia}4.
Fifth race, ~ miles; slip Along fist,
Emma Man!ny sscond. Pearl Jennings thirl
time, 2:llH.
New YORK, Oct. 10 Brighton rea,'
RACES Saturday were follow:
First race. a iulc. Gen. Price first
Unique second Gni = ar third; time, %
Second race, q mile; Joe Shelby first,
Miss Goodrich second, Bon Thompson third
time. l:lGi4.
Third race 2S ,aio; L:zzls Mack th t
kerg Eyle second, Three Cheers 'nird
time, l:11L.
Fourth race, mlc, Tom Martin first J",
s. .econi. Weazal third; time, lat
Fifth racn. "a mile ; Ten Strike first
,I,rs OF itelrt4 SECOND iiili sht third, time
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-10-19

OHIO.

INCOMPLETE returns from ONO ind
cate that the entire Republican state tick
ct was elected there by vary~
ing plutalitcs and that the next State
Legislature will be Republican on joint
ballot, thereby assuring the return of
John Sherman to the Federal Senate. 1t
is a great variety in the same sense that
the capture of Holland by the Dutch was
memorable achievement. Ohio has
been Cor three decades one of ,hc fortres
SEES of RepubIicHnism, and only implaca
bic discussions among the majority per-
mtted tne election of q democratic state
o.licer at intervals few and far between.
THIS years campaign was singulaily bitter
and heated, the liquor issue beng the
principal point in controversy. Repub-
lcau LEGISLATION has contrved a p:nhib>
itory enactment which did not prohibit
anything except the icvying and COLLECTS
lou of license fees Hence it was thought
that the straight prohibition ticket would
draw OF cnough votes from Foraker to
assure the election of iloally. The re
suit shows, however, that Leouard's sup>
port was drawn from the Democratic rs
well as the Republican ranks, while the
brewing and distilling interests appear to
have been fully persuaded that Mr. For~
aker's lodging implied no enmity to their
establishments