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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
THE WEAPON OF WOMEN.
The Language of the POcket-Hand-
kerchisf-How the Fair Sex Have
Made Use of it in the Conquest
of Hearts and in State-Craft.

Would you like to knowthe Ian
guage of the Observation-Disclosures !"
said society young lady to Herald
reporter. sit is not Il difficult Ian
guage, and is extremely interesting.
Lock, if you wind your handkerchief
around Your fore. finger. it indicates
that you are enaged; ii around the
third finger, that you are married.
Il you drop it, it shows that you are
willing 10 form an acquaintance.
Drawing it across the lips signifies
St wish to know YOU; across the cheek,
l oyeyou;' across the forehead. we are
Watched:' across the eyes, L am sorry
TWirling it III both hands means III
difference: in the left hand, that L
wish to be left alone;' in the right
hand, that My affections are disposed
of elsewhere, Thrown over the
shoulder means Follow me- held by
opposite corners, 'iVaitfor me- Rest it
against the right cheek is Y es,
against the lert cheek, NO. and when
YOU put it in your pocket it means
Good by There's vocabulary SUI
ficient for every purpose. DO not
believe Spanish lady can use fan
more speakingly than an American
girl can use her handkerchief, when
She has a mind to. Its great fun L
tell You.
Useful as it thus seems to beto
Young ladies, and as everybody knows
it to he generally and particularly, 1t
is an article OF the toilet, or OF dress
whatever it may be called-that Is
not of very ancient origin. The an
clients did not have il at all, though
what substitute they used to wipe
their-tears away is not mentioned.
| Perhaps an old corner of their togaS.
| The Chinese dispense with it also, car
ryinc instead bundle OF tissue paper,
| like the leaves we wrap our cigarettes
in. The Celestials have no noses to
speak of, however, and perhaps tissue
paper suits them quite as well as
! canbric OF linen. The Turks have 1t.
Int thew seem to use iG mainly to
select a fayorite with. ITO throw
the handkerchief" is u phrase we
nave derived from them. Among the
French it was not until the time OF
the first empire that the moucholr could
he rs much as named to the ears OF the
polite. and it was beyond the daring
| of an actor or actress to exhibit one
| on the stage. The exhibition of any
| uncomfortable garment would have
| been tolerated Just as soon. But the
Empress Josephine unhappily had bad
/ teeth and to conceal them carried a
smaIl handkerchief border d with
| costly lace. which she was constantly
raising to her lips. This set the fash
ion of course. and the handkerchief
has since maintained an important po-
! sifion in the French lady's toilet.
| In England the handkerchief mace
| It's appearance not much carrier than
1.-THE sixteenth century. but 1t has SIEGE
/ filled a large space IN history ana TO
/ nance. Anne BoleYn, while watching
tournament, dropped her handker,
chief at the feet OF Henry MOTIFS lie
picked it up, presumptously N1Lel hls
:, lace with it. and returned II TO -, tHs
queen on the point Of his lance. This
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12

places were taken by otheTs,and in tits
manner theprogranm was carTit7 out
'nti! all i'll the hall who had ;ay IL
cination to feast were afforded an op-
l.ectunity to satisfy the inner man"
Meanwhile the dance went m rIiIy on
and the night was far advanced ere
the happy gathering dispersed. naidi-
tion TO those who were more especially
assigned TO cary out the task pertain
ing to the occasion and serve on Yari-
Gus committees, there were number
of gentlemen who contributed by
their painstaking efforts to make the
entertainment doubly ENJOYABLE.
Foremost among these were Mr.. Chas.
L. Anderson, whose diligence and
courtesy made matters much more
pleasant to visitors and guests than
they would otherwise have been Al
together the evening was passed very
enjoy ably, and the Odd Fellows and
their friends quot excepting the ladies'
will long cherish it as among the most
agreeable social events OF the season
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
BALL AND BANQUET.
The Odd Fellows are Entertained Wit
Royal Hospitality at Turner Hall.

The Odd Fellows are Entertained With
Royal Hospitality at Turner Hall.
The hall and banquet gwen at Tur-
ner Hall last nighG ia honor OF the
Odd Fellows, will be long remembered
by those who participated in it as one
OF the most enjoyable events that
have taken place III this city Tor long
time past. The gat herring was per-
haps one of the larg est OF all the social
assemblies that haV met within the
building for many months, and-con-
slderlng the hurried manner in which
the arrangements haa necessarily to
be carried out--tiIe entert aiDmeut was
III every respect a most creditable sue
cess. The gent lemen under whose
management the ball and banquet
were conducted exhibited a zeal that
entities them 20 the highest need OF
praise, and insured to those VINO were
present an amoont of pleasure which
Will be remembered for its genuine
enjoyment long after the hon
oIed guests of the evening
have separated for their respective
homes, and the occG ion which it cele-
brated has been numbered with the
things that W ere. at 9 o'clock the
hall was crowded, and the pictur-
esque appears nee lent to tue scene by
the hosts OF -AuStin'S faireSt and best,
as well as the gay regalia Of the mem
bers of the order in compliment towhicl
the feStiV al was gotten up, was more
than magnificent. q Few minutes
latee th,, band struck up a lively air,
whereupon the grand march was
formed, led off by his excellleney Gov
lrelan d and Mrs. j.. Nj. Thornton, fol-
lowed by Lleatenant-Gov. Gibbs and
Miss filler, ex-Gov. Lubbock and
Mrs. Lubbock, Hon. ], w. BaineS and
Miss Becca Huffman, and d grand
cavalcade OF the beauty and fashion OF
the capital. Dancing was immediate
iy set on foot. and kept up with vigoI
and animation for fully two hours
when the side-doorS were thrown
open. and as many OF the vast con
COURSE rs could ind acconan o6augcr
iled into the Hnning room. wher,
ample lstice was done the gooe
things wi.r which the tai les weii
Supplied. When the first Latch haC
appessed their desires for the lux
aries thuS bOuntiiully furnished ,thsil
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12

From the above it will be seen that
rice, beans and oatmeal are at the head
Of the list of DEMONSTRATING food, and
that rice furnishes nearer the proper
tons of carbon and nitrogen required
for the daily support OF a mans phys
zeal machinery than a.e to be obtained
from any other one article. This has
been known in China, for thou
sands OF years, and a fact once
established is established forever.
Man in natural, healthy state, will
live we'll ana live long on milk,
cheese-which Is milk in another
form-on bread, oat meal, rice, beans
or peas, and do more work and en-:
dnre more fatigue than on diet
largely of meat, washed into the
stomach with hot drinks, Or held in
the stomach to ferment, rot, and emit
sickening. gases, while digestion goes
On in Surrounding of fermented
liquors, which in their action lift the
man nervous, spiritual and physical
from his natural, necessary equipoise
thus making the machinery run I'M
steadily to its destruction.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
Notice
ArsrIN. Texag. Jan. u. ISs5

AUSTIN, IeXas, Jan. y, 1850.
Notice is HEREBY. given that ! shall
apply TO the next legislature of the
state of Texas for the passage of a law
to authorize the state to pay to me Tire
balance due Kamnacher & Denig, by
the state, under AZ contract entered in
to by them with the state for building
the East Texas penitentiary at Rusk,
Cherokee county, Texas, which bal
ance has been transferred to me. Or,
failing in such relief then shall ap-
ply for the passage of a law authoriz-
ing me tosue the state IN the county
of Travis, on said contract for such
balance, VIM. NJ WILSON
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
how to Rid Poultry of vermin

Letter IN tho Rural New YORKER.
About four years ago read in the
Rural that carbolic acid, used freely
in the chicken house, would rid 1t of
vermln. Now, early in the spring, l
go over the roosts and where the hens
lay, with a bucket of water, il which
L have put one ounce OF carbolie acid
Ghe pure sort is clear and always has
4 few crystals at the bottom of the
bottle, unless it is very warm wealth
err. and early in the summer L repsat
this. / use coops made Of boards. with
good floors and slat fronts for the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
samson's Legs md Locks.

When Delilah clipped off Samsons
locks, that mighty athlete at once be-
came las other men," IT it could be
proved that the possession of Iuxuri-
AIT hair would enable men to tear
open lions jaws, Hiscox & Co. would
be driven wild ia the effort to supply
enough of Parker'5 Hair Balsain to
meet the demand. AS il Is, the Balsam
prevents your hair from falling out.
and restores the original color If faded
or gray. Besides, it is a great addition
to the toilet table simply as address,
ing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12

An ordinary man in health, requires
about 1873 ounces of carbon and 25O
grains OF nitrogen every twenty -four
hours as food, or as fuel for the en-
CINE whereby man lives and derives
his motive power. The food that has
most Of this fuel or substance is the
best. That which is easiest to digest
or obtain The strength from; that
which assImilates to TIE stomach and
passes off when distilled, u by nature
is converted into motive power, is the
best for any person-male or female,
youth or age. Different articles of
feed per pound contain carbon and
nitrogen as follows:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12

Clears out rats, mice, reaches, hlss,
ants, bed-bugs, skdnks, chipmunks,
gopherS. 15e. Druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
'sCome from your long, long rowing,
On life'S sea so bleak ar rough,
Come to me tender and loving
And | shall be blest enough.

That had been her love soug-always
on her lips or in her heart. Children had
been born to them. She had reared
them almost alone-tley were gone.
Her hand had led them to the utter-
most edge Of the morning that has no
noon. Then she had comforted him,
and sent him out strong and whole
hearted while she stayed at home and
cried. What can woman co but
cry ?-and trust?
well. she is at rest now. But she
could not die until he had promised
to 'bear up" not fret, but TO rememo
Der how happy they had been. They !?
Yes, it is even so. For she was Dles6
in giving, and he in receiving. IL was
an equal partnership after all
"She-Was-a-good-w wife to-
me"
Oh. man! man! Why not have
told her SO when her cares were not
dulled by death? Why wait to say
these words over a coffin wherein lies
wasted, weary. gray-haired woman,
whose eyes have 50 long held that
pathetic story of loss and suffering
and patient yearning. which 80 many
women's eyes reveal-to those who
reap. Why not have made the will
dernesc in her heart blossom like the
rore with the prodigality of your
love? Now you would give worlds
were they yours to give-to see the
tears of JOY your words wolli have
once caused, hejeweling TIE closed
windows of her soul. It is too late
We have careful thoughts for the stranger,
| And smiles for the sometime guest,
But oft for cur own
| 3he bi ter tone
Though We lave our own the best
Detroit Free Press
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
Over O Coffin Lid.

"She-was-a-goo -wife-to-me.
A good wife, God bless her!"
The words were spoken III trem-
bling accents over coffio lid. The
woman asleep there had borne the
heat and burden Of life's long day,
and no onehad ever heard her MUIR
muir; her hand was quick to reach out
in helping grasp to those who foil by
the waysidc, and her feet were swift
on errands of mercy; the heart of her
husband had trusted in her; he had
left her to long hours of solitude,
while he amused himself in scenes in
which she had no part. When boon
companions deserted him, when tickle
affection selfishly departed, when
pleasure, palled h. went home
and found her waiting for him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12
HEART PAINS.

Palpitation, Dirpsical Swellings,
Dizziness, Indigestion. Headache
Sleeplessness cured by wells Health
ReneWer.'
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12

consideration or The Odd Fellows
Temple, the same W taken up with
the following result. L. g., w. H..
Albertson, by permission of the Grand
Lodge, withdrew the proposition to
locate in Houston.
T. G.,i Il. Gibbs moved the adoption
of the amendment, proposed one year
ago by z. G., +. NJ. Taught, provid-
ing that the Grand Lodge meet an
nually. on the first Monday in Febru-
airy, 1T o'clock p. m at such place as
the grand lodge shall determine.
Il. q. w. I'll. Albertson, (of HouSton),
advocated the permanent location of
the Grand Lodge at Austin; and, was
followed by G. Rep. Fred. Carleton TO
the same effect, who read the offer of
the citizens OF Austin to donate to the
Grand Lodge $500, In cash, provi-
ded the erection OF the Temple is be-
gun in the city of Austin during the
year 1885
z. g., VIM. Dunn. of S guin, also
addressed the Grand Lodge in his usu-
al happy, eloquent ana effective style,
advocating the permanent location
the order at Austin, although oppo
TO the building of Temple, thinking it
better TO use our money for the wild
ows and orphans home.
p. G. Ii. s. BreileS, of Fort Worth,
made a shert, practical business
talk, stating that while the ODD Eel
lows of his city, the Chicago of Texas,
would like, as citizens, to. have the
Odd Fellows temple in their city, they
as ODD Fellows, believed the perma-
nent home of the order should be in
Austin.
z. G. B. Gibbs again addressed the
grand lodge in his gorcible eloquent
style, favoring the adoption Of the
Faught amendment.
z. u. NJ N. G. Shelly closed the ar
gument, and moved that action upon
al amendments IN reference to the
location of the grand lodge be indei-
nitely postponed. The vote being
called or by lodges, Was SO taken. and
was carried, thge being l40 votes ia
favor OF. an3 l04 against postEoliRE
|. GRAND ENCA1fPMENl
~ = y.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12

hens that have young chicks, and a.
early as can get fresh lime l white
wash them inside and out. making
the wash strong with the acid.
L frequently set good, quiet hen in
a coop, when want to set some
early. / have always set two or three
at time, aud give all the chicks to
one mother, unless 1t is very early;
hen give her ten or twelve, or as
many as one hen can keep warm.
Always before putting family In
"a e. = ! go over the-ii) or a1d side
wa with the lime and acid Ns9r.
and rs long as the fowls rooSt in cooUs
/ do this every two or three wetk Ks
and the CO.'S, quences are | have 10
Vsrmin, no cholera and no gapes.
allow the hens To have their liberty
through the day when it is pleasant,
and | never use any wet food.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12

The Germans test mix by dipping
a Well-pOliShed knitting needle into it
in a deep vessel and then immediate
'ly withdrawing it in an upright posi-
ton. If the milk is pure, a drop will
hang from the end Of the needle: but
II it contains even small portion of
wafer no drop will adhere.
Much growing has been the fashion
with those who had interests in
cfeameries Of late years; but three at
least OF the creameries of the west
those in Madison county. Ia.-pay TO
the farmers from S125,000 to Sl50OOO
annually, which is not bad for a bust
ness that has been supposed to have
had the bottom knocked out OF it.
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At certain seasons OF the year nearly
every person suffers to'a greater or
less extent from impurity OF the
blood, biliousness, exc. etc. This
should bt. renedIed as soon as discov-
cred. otherwise serious results may
follow. Sherman's "Prickly Ash Bit
ters' Will effectually remove all faint
Of disease and restore you TO health.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12

As related in the above dispatches
the dynamiters succeeded in partially
destroying the famous edifce "A relic
of antiquity.
ihe Tower Of London is supposed
to have been commenced by Julius
C1 jar. Although most writers say
that William the Conqu error first COM
menced it in 107S, still we have the
authority of Shakespeare for saying it
was begun by the Roman emperor.
In Richard III, act 3, scene 1, Prince
Edward says:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12

~ do Lot like the Tower, OF any place
Did julius Caesar build that .lacemy lord?
Glosto He did, my gracious lord, begin that
place, ~
Which, since, succeeding ages haylsJ "a GeQ ted
Prince. Is II upon reclrd2 or sTaOa. yorteI
Successfully tom age to-age lie built IL?
buckin%h an. Upon reeOrd, my gracious
|. I'd :. y
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-02-12

the Grand Lodge resolved to hold its
next meeting in the city of Paris.
After further routine business the
! Grand Lodge adjourned till 8 o'clock
Friday morning.
The following list embraces the dis
tTict deputy Grand MASTERS eppOin-
ted by the Grand Master for 1856:
LIST OF D. D. G. MASTERS.
District No. &c. f. Rohde, Gal
weston.
District No. 2-Jules Albert, Hous-
ton.
District No. 3-M. Hockwald, Or
ange.
District No. SD. NJ. Stoval, Wood
vile.
District No. Sc. 5. Fry, Hender-
District No. ct. F. Hull, Car
thage.
District No. 1O-R. G, Brum, Long
view.
District No. l1-TOm A. Carter,
ClarksviIle.
District No. FL. S. Flaton, Pitts
burg.
District No, 1s-G. NJ. Johnson,
Tsler.
District No. 14-W. t. McLeary,
Weimer.
District No. 1--WE Austin, Mat
agorda.
District No. 16-W. S. Burnett, Bren-
ham.
District No. nc. p. Vaughan,
Nav asota.
District No, lS-w A. Warrett,
Calvert.
District No. ia. j. Platner.
| Bryan.
District No. 2O-T. J. Gibson, Mexia.
District No. 21-J. S. McMeans,
Palestine.
District No. 22-vic Reinhart, Ter
reE.
District No. 23-N. N. Henderson,
Sulphur Springs.
District No. 24-W. FL. still, Paris.
District No. 25-J. f. Sadler, Dodds.
District No. 26-M. I. Hearne,
r und Mountain.
District No. 27-Leo Kroschelle,
| HailetSville.
District No. PSI. L. Russeau, Gid
d'ngs.
worth, Waco.
| District No. 50-Jas. L. Autry, Cor
Sicana.
District No. SIR. G. Phillips, Wax
ahachie.
Allen.
District No. ss-J. L. Peacock, Dali
District No. s4.-JoAn Neyins, Den
district No. BIB. F. Phillips,
i ia ssy;fle
L Ne. ss-F. W Oliver. Den
No. s7-Jallus Henry. Cor
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Immigration Matters.

The Executive Committee of the Imml-
grafton Association of Northern California
met in this city at 3 P. NJ. yesterday, n. d.
Rideout, Chairman, presiding. Alter ex-
aiming the bids for the printing of the
pamphlets it was moved, seconded and
carried, that the contract be awarded to H.
5. Croker & Co. for printing and electro
tvping 10000 copies. The bid OF Britton y
Rev for 10000 copies of colored maps OF
northern California was also accepted.
On motion, the Secretary was authorized
to draw and pay to the Treasurer the 500
donated by the Sacramento Board OF Trade
A communication was received from the
Sacramento County immigration ASSocla-
ton, pledging 81, 400 to the Association for
printing purposes The following is a
copy of the resolution as passed by the lat
ter Association:
WHEREAS. The Northern California Immigra-
ton Association are about to close contract
for the publication of pamphlet-S0,ooO copies
descriptive of central and northern California;
and whereas. for want of sufficient time, the
other counties comprising the Northern Calitor-
mia immigration Association have not forwarded
their pro rata of the assessment, and inasInuch
as it is of vital importance that the work be
pushed forward with all possible dispatch, il is
hereby
the Sacramento County immigration Associa-
ton, hereby pledge the funds OF the Association
to the amount of 81 400 as a guarantee TO the
Northern California immigration Association
for the payment of the above publication.
The communication was ordered spread
on the minutes, and q vote of thanks OF the
Executive Committee was ordered in return
for the same.
On motion of Mr. Steffens, it was ordered
that the President, Nice-President, Director
Parks and the Secretary call upon Governor
Stanford upon his arrival here, in relation
to the business of this association. and that
the Secretary arrange with the Governor
for the interview The meeting adjourned
TO meet at the call of the Chairman.
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