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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
TO THE POINT.
Dr, SwearIngen's Letter to the Presi-
dent of the Louisiana Board OF
Health


Dr, Swearingen's Letter to the Presi-
dent of the Louisiana Board of
Health.
In a circular from the Health De-
partment of Texas, dated Austin,
May 81, 1885. DIR. II. M. Swearingen,
State Health Officer, addresses some
pretty plain talk to Hon. Joseph Holt,
M. d., the President of the Board of
Health OF Louisiana.
1t seems that this board has adopted
a new set of rules for the treatment
and government of vessels in qufr-
antine. DIR. Swearingen enters an
earnest protest against their enforce
ment.
Two of the rules are as follows:
1st, persons from suspected places
shall be detained for period of five
days from the hour of DEPARTURE; I'd,
persons from infected places for seven
days from the haur OF departure.
Or. Swearingen argues that FIVE AID
seven days detention, counting the
number of days consumed in the voy-
age from yellow fever port, is prac-
tically no detention at all; and means
a free passport and absolute abolish
ment of quarantine, as regards per
sons,
He shows that vessels from Vera
Cruz or Havana would be the prescrib-
ed number of days, en- route,
while from Rio and other dangerous
ports, this limit would be passed.
Such vessels would, according to the
rules, suffer no detention.
DR.. Swearingen goes on to give
many other sound reasons for the I'M
polite actions of the board, and con-
cludes by saying "You have time
and again expressed the opin-
ion that yellow fever had originated
inNewOrleans. Be that as it nlay,t there
is no ground for the assumption that,
it is Indigenous to Texas, or even hi
bernated within her borders.
We have for many years been free
from epidemics, and we attribute our
remarkable exemption to real, sub
stantial, bona fide quarantine.
The old method may have been ga
curse to your city and commercial
community" as stated by you, hut it
has been a blessing to Texas, al d behind
her yellow flags its people have pros
pered.
His Excellency, the Governor, in
structs me to say, that the old system
will be maintained, and quarantine
of detention enforced. if it has to be
done by interrupting the very pleas
ant relations that now exist between
Louisiana and this State"
have the honor to be etc.
r. M. SWEARINGEN,
State Health Officer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04

The President on His Administration.
Washington dispatch to N. Y. Evening Post
May 81.
In conversation yesterday between
General Lieb, prominent Chicago
German, and the President, reference
was made by the latter to the I'M
friendly criticisms which have recent
ly appeared in some of the German
newspapers upon his appointments.
To this General Lieb is reported to
have replied that the criticism
was confined to Mr.. Baya.d." Where
upon the President with great earn
estness said: Mr.. Bayard is one of
the most conscientious and unselfsh
members of my Cabinet. We are all
liable to make mistakes. We may
have made some; but it seems to me
that the people ought to understand
the difficulties this new Administra-
ton has to contend with and to exer-
else a little patience. l know the
Germans, and know they want good
government"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04

Randall is wrestling with. 1t has
been suggested to him that he put
Josephs into the Marshalship and
smother the Mugwump thunder that
such an appointment will create
by making Buckalew Collector, of the
Port Fox, Mint Superintendent !;
HaIler Gross, Surveyor of the Port !;
General Snowden, Naval Officer; Cen
eral Davis, of Doylestown, Pension
Agent some man, to be named by
George w. Childs, Colonel Mcclure
and Mr.. Drexrel, Postmaster William
F. McCully, Collector of Internal Rev
enue; Banker Jamison, Assistant
Treasurer, and Sylvester Megargee,
United States District Attorney.
SPEND h1Iy CenIs OF enc bottle
Railou,, Salina A nariant
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
Health is Wealth !

DIR. K. c. VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN
TREATMENT, a guaranteed specific for HpS-
erta, Dizziness, Commissions. Fits, Nervous
Neuralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostrations
caused by the use Of alcohol or toba co
Wakefulness, Mental Depression, ing
of the Brain, resulting in insanity and lead ng
70 misery, decay and death, Premature Old
Age. Barrenness, Loss Of Power in either Sc (,
Involuntary losses, and Spermatorhoea C; US d
over-indulgence. Each box contains one
months treatment $1.O0 box, or six boxs
for $500, sent by mail prepaid on receipt o
price.
WEGUARANTEE SIX BOXES
To cnre any case. When accompanied with
$500 we will send the purchaser our written
ly tmeoes not effect cure. Guarantees issued
dy0nn JOHN G. VESTS co.
No 286Wcst Madison street. Chicago, l.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
A New Drive.

Thanks to the generC siJy of sew
eral enterprising citizens, boulevard
is being constructed east of the city
which promises to be one of the preti-
est of all the beautiful drives that
surround and permeate Austin. 1t is
to run from East Water street, at the
boundary of the corporation to the
Spence farm, a distance of two and
one half miles, passing along the
beautifullvalley of the Colorado and
commanding as fiue scenery as can be
found in the state. The construction
nj the road is superintendent
By Mr.. Robert Grant, man
spar of the Eclipse stables, which
asures that it will be executed in
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
CURE FOR PILES,

Piles are frequently preceded by a
dense of weight In the back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing
the patient to suppose he has some
affection of the kidneys or neighboring
organs. At times, symptoms of indi-
gestion are present, fiatulency, uneaei-
ness of the stomach. etc. A moisture
like Precipitation, producing a very DIS
agreeable itching, after getting warm
Is a common attendant. Blind, Bleed
ing and Itching Piles yield at.once tc
the application of D.. Bosanko's Pile
Remedy. which acts directly upon the
parts effected, absorbing the Tumors,
allaying the intense itching, and effect
ing permanent cure. Price 80 cents.
Address, The DR. R0sauko Medicine
Co.. Piqua, D. Sold by Alexander
Bros
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04

A pale and haggard woman, with
wild and weird look and faded cheeks,
is reclining on couch suffering with
female trouble. English Female Bit
tars will cure her.
What the President told Mr.. Randall.
s. M. in Evening Star, May %.
know that the President has told
Randall to go ahead and take all the
Federal patronage there is in Phila-
delphia and do with 1t as he deems
best. Randall is now in Philadelphia
arranging list of the men he wants
appointed. The President has told him
that there will be howl raised
when men like Hartranft, Hulde-
koper and Wilson Norris, who were
conspicuous soldiers, and are efficient
officers, are removed, and he must try
and counterfeit it by selecting first
class men in every respect as their
successors. How to please the Presi-
dent by making appointments that
will not be questioned and at the same
time satisfy the "boys," is the problem
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
San Antonio Express,

San Antonio Express,
Pleuro pneumonia is breaking
out sin spots" over a very large terri
tory of this country, and creates d
panic among cattle owners where it
exists. If the dread disease should
break out in this state, the state au-
thorities would be powetless to tax e
any action looking to its eradication,
though the necessity of some enact
ment on the subject was brought to
the attention of the legislature at its
last session, and at the next session,
special or regular, the question
should be reviewed. 1t may be that
pleuro-pleumonia would not phase a
genuine Texas steer-one from South
ern Texas, but those delicate Panhan>
die pets are extremely susceptible
and there should be power to protect
them from known dangerous diseases
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.

According to latest results of the
finest instrumental tests as to the
propagation of electricity, an electric
signal travels at the rate of 5000
miles per second.
Americans average daily addition
to the public fortune of seven cents
!, each, which means that the United
States each day are worth $4,C00,O9C
more than they were before.
A curious discovery was made re-
Gently when a lightning rod, which
had been in place fifteen years EN-.
bedded in soft clay, was removed
There was found attached to it solid
lump of iron ore weighing ninety-siX
pounds, supposed to have been pro-
duced by the conversion of the clay
by the action of electricity.
The English admiralty made very
urgent demand on the treasury dur
ing the Disraeli-'D administra-
ton OF 1858. The memorandum of
the requiSition for million and a
quarter sent to the Chancellor of the
eXchequer was returned with the in
dorSement:
What! more money, Henry?
COnfOund their politics
Illustrate their knavSh tricks
D. if you shall have IT'D.
At a recent wedding in the Savoy
Chapel, London, the bridesmaids were
very young children. One of these
midgets, apparently between two or
three years of age-only. think
of having such tiny babies for
MISUNDERSTANDING rather tired of
the service and began to ask questions
of one of the bridal party as they
stood in the chancel. Finding, how
ever, that her prattle was unheaded,
she very composedly seated herself on
the chancel steps facing the wedding
guests and empting her basket of
flowers re-arranged them to suit her
infantile taste. She came in for a
greater share of admiration than the
bride.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04

first-clsss style. The cost, which is
considerable, is borne by private sub
scritions. The work will be COM
pleted this week if the weather is
favorable, and Austinites so lucky as
to possess hight flyers will have an
opportunity to test their mettle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04

ADVICE TO MoTHEks.-Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing syrup should always
b. used when children are cutting
teeth. 1t relieves the little sufferer
at once; it produces natural, quiet
sleep by relieving the child from pam,
aud the little cherub awakes as bright
as button" It is very pleasant to
taste. 1t sooths the child, softens the
gums, allays all pain, relieves wind,
regulates the bowels, and is the best
known remedy for diarrhea, whether
arising from teething or other causes.
Twenty five cents a bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04

Hugo's dramas have furnished the
subjects of many operas. Verdi based
two of his great works on "Herrani"
and "Le Roi s'Amuse" Donizetti
took "Lucrece Borjie," Mercadante
"Angelo" and Salvi Lies Burgraves."
Two other composers besides Verdi
wrote operas from "Hernani;" "Ma-
rion de Lorme" inspired two, marie
Tudor" two, "Ruy Bias" five and
"Notre Dame" or "Esmeralda," no
less than French, Italian. Bel
gian, Russian, Hungarian, English
and American.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
YOUNG MENLkEsD THIS.

The Voltalc Belt Co., of Marshall. Michigan
Belt and other Electric Appliances, on trial
for thirty days, to men-Young or old afflicted
with nervous debility, loss Of vitality and
rheumatism, NEURALGIA. paralysis, and many
other diseases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor and manhood guaranteed. No risk is in
Cured as thirty days trial is allowed Write
them at once for illustrated PAMPHLET free.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
High Pressure Cnmpaign.

Baltimore Herald
The revisers of the Old Testament
have changed "vanity and vexation
of spirit" into "vanity and a seekip e
after wind" The revisers evidently
had in mind political campaign un-
der high pressure
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
CROUCH ON PAINn

Cures collie. cramps, diarrhea; ex-
ternally for aches, pains. sprains, head
ache, neuralgia, rheumatism. For
man or beast. 20 and SOC.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
"RHCHU.PAIRA, ,,

Quick, complete cure, all Kidney,
Bladder and Urinary Diseases, Scald-
ing, Irritation, Stone, Gravel, Catarrh
of the bladder. 81. Druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
CROUCH ON CORNs."

Ask for Wells "Rough on Corns,"
lac. Quick, complete cure. Hard or
soft corns, warts, buD Ions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
What! more money, Henry?
COnfound their politics.
Illustrate their knaviSh tricks.
D. if Won shall have if I'D
MOTHERS.

If you are failing, broken, worn ouS
and nervous, use wells Health Re.
newer. 81. Druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
nEART PAINS.

Palpitation, Dropsical Swellings,
Dizziness, Indigestion, Headache,
Sleeplessness cured by "Wells' Health
RanaWer"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
RED-RUGS. FLIES.

Flies, reaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats,
mice, gophers. chipm inks, cleared out
by Rough on Rats" loo.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
THIN PEOPLE.

"Wells' Health Remover" restores
health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia,
Impotence, Sexual Debility. 81. :.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
"wAr.K BUGS. koACxEs..

w ATER BUGS, RUACG ES-
"Rough en- Rats" clears them out,
also Beetles, Ants, Insects, Rats and
Mice, Is and 25e. boxes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
Nj TDICAL-

A CARD-To those who are suffering from
errors and tndiscretions in youth, nervous
weakness, early decay, loss Of manhood, etc.
II will send recipe that will cure you FREE
OF CHARGE. This great remedy was dis
covered by a missionary in South America
Send seIf-addreSsed envelope to REV. JOSEPH
INMANN. station ID. W York.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
The Mirror

is no hatterer. Would you
make it tell a sweeter tale2
Magnolia Balm is the charm
er that almost cheats the
looking-glass.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04
The Panhandle Eets,

For sickheadache and habitual con.
stipation try BaileY's Saline. Aperient
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1885-06-04

SPEND h1Iy CeuIs ! OF enc bottle
Bailey'S Saline Aperient.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-01-22
HOLIDAY SEASON
AT
M. LEHMAN'S,
456 & 457 Dryades Streets.
New Orleans, la.

No matter how dull or disappointing
are the times compared to our expecta-
tion, the human heart inevitably expert
ences a thrill of delight at the approach
of Christmas and New Year. Our feelings
are softened towards our enemies, and
strengthened towards the dear ones at
home. To show the genuineness of our
appreciation, we comply with the method
of rendering "gifts," and what sensa-
tion it is to receive or present from or to
those whom we love! 1t is sort of
sympathetic charity" that moulds the
heart to each other, and the custom
should receive due encouragement from
all. With view TO add impetus to this
annual ceremony, we have stocked our
house complete with "most lovely offer
ings," suitable alike TO child and man.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-01-22
Cleveland and the Cfices.

Interview with Col. Dick Bright.
Il have no patience with these people
howling for offices on political
grounds and demanding a clean
sweep; and all of them taking such
grounds are going to be severely
disappointed.
"Du people who are bowling for a
clean sweep understand what FOL
lows? DO they want the party to
cut its own throat, knock out its
own brains, and set all the Intricate
and complicated processes of the
Government in a tangle, and offer a
premium on incompetencv, ignorance
and dishonesty? But there will be
nothing of this sort. The civil ser
vice law is heartily understood BY
Gov. Cleveland, and lis rules will he
observed. The utmost conservatism
and extreme care will he taken
in making changes, and faith
not he disturbed. | believe this
will he the policy of the udministra
tion, and believe it should b. for
the welfare Of the party, and that
any other course would be in the end
disastrous to the parry and baneful
to the Government.
"rhrre is another reason. There is
nothing yoG can do more ruinous to
any man or w"mau than to get them
situations in the Government depart
ment ut Washington. We don't
want to ruin the coming gen, ration.
Let those remain as long as possible
who have been there SO long they
are lost to any other uses, and keep
the young men fresh and promising
away from these big tombs of ambi
tions and hopes and aspirations.
The influence Of the department is
alslost fatal. Once a young man goes
into one of these easy-go places he
seldom is worth any thing for
any other business. He lives from
hand to mouth, often hypothecating
bis salary and spending it in ad
vance, and very often a collection is
taken up to defray funeral expenses
when department clerk dies.
Il would nearly as soon see son
of nine buried in the ground az In a
Washington government depart
ment. Now. remember my predic.
tion. There will be no spoils bnsi
ness in this campaign. President
Cleveland will stand like q rock be
tween the government and the howl
ing spoilers, and the result will b,
conservatism, caution, efficiency
honesty and safety in the conduct o
the affairs of the Governments, anC
it will TINS, and thus only, be mad,
possible for the party to succeed it
self in 1885,"
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-01-22
BROOKHAvEN MISS, THURSDAY, JANUARY 22. 1855.

city given. She wisely donated t.
the Columbus, FaVeitc d Decatur X
the sum Of 800, 900, not one dollar r
of which has been paid, but tht
BOnds of this city given therefor
In addition to these, she has ex
tended literally TO the Fire Depart.
meni, and established inexpensive
Water Works, and these last she
has paid for, and it is all she has
paid for in the way of public ex-
penditure, except the Presbyterian
church now in progress. In the way
of private enterprise for personal
and pecuniary gain and pleasure,
sue has started Oil Works, Cotton
Compress and Cotton Warehouses,
equal to any in the State, whiIe
many costly private residences have
heen erected.
1t has been stated, there was no
Saloons here for many years previous
to the close of the war, in 1865.
Since that time we have had many.
How do the records of the periods
compare If we are to look to the
benefits which Saloons are to confer
upon uS-if the saloons are part and
parcel OF the progress OF the town.
morally, socially, tinancially-How
comes it that Committee of your
ablest aud best men, appointed by
the citizens TO present our claims
to the location of the State Female
College, in one OF the most exhaust
i've and logical presentations OF
those claims, FAILED TO PRESENT 1T !?
What would have been the effect
upon the public mind, if that COM
mittee had stated the number of
Saloons then in existence, and as
sured the Trustees that more would
be licensed, aS the wants Of the com
munity required and that this was
an evidence of our refinement and
culture, as well as an assurance that
the promised Bonds would be paid ?
And what would the effect be upon
the minds Of the fathers of the State,
if told that we had plenty of Saloons,
and it was the fixed purpose OF our
citizens to sustain and increase
them Think You, those fathers
would regard this as an inducemenl
TO send their daughters here to be
educated
1t is said, by SOM, that the pros
perity of Columbus depends upon
the existence Of Saloons. If this i:
so, they are Public Benefactors, anC
should be encouraged, and not tax
ed heavy sum for a License. i
they are Public Bpnefal tors, and
render service to the community
they should certainly receive CON.
sideration for their tfforts--and ,he
more SO, as they DO not benefit
themselves. have known person
ally, every Saloon Keeper i'll C"lum
bu, for forty-nine years, and all bu
one OF those dead, died confessed
Bankrupts! "SLNEx."
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-01-22
COLUMBUS. MISS.
Some Interesting Facts About the
Home of the State Female
College.

From the Columbus Index.
In August, 1921, the first survey
ed lots in Columbus were offered at
public auction, Tor lease, and large
portion of what is now regarded as
the heart of the town was leased.
The population was small, and con-
sisted entirely Of few immigrants
from adjoining States. Mississippi
had then but just emerged from the
chrysalis condition of Territory,
and the larger portion of the eastern
part was in the hands of the Choc
taw and -CGickasaw Indians. BY
the treaty OF Dancing Rabbit Creek,
September 90, 1880, the Choctaw
title was extinguished, and this WAS
the portion with which Columbus
was most interested. The Govern
ment Immediately commenced a
survey of the newly acquired terri
tory, and in the Fallof 1884 the
first sale Of PUBLIC lands was made,
and In 1885 the balance. During
the years 1886 81 immigrants from
Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas'
Virginia, Kentucky and Tennessee
arrived in a steady stream, and coin-
menced opening farms in the late
ChOctaw territory.
Columbus at once felt the in
fuence Of this immigration, as the
new corners were not mere adven,
tureys, but men of character and
in most instances of large means.
And while locating their planta-
tions in the rich virgin prairies west
of the river, they domiciled theli
families, in many instances, in Co
lnmbus.
But just as all the propiiious cir
lcumstances attending a rich 7fmmi'
grafton to new aud productive
country promised good results, the
great crash Of flS3S-'39 broke upon
US. Every bank in the United
States suspended payment, and the
larger portion of them never re-
suiued.. The National Bankrupt
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-01-22
ADVERTISER EnTs.
RAILROAD TIME TABLE.
illinois Central Railroad.

a. ~ b. GOING NORTH.
No ExPRRsss-Leaves n. O.. .9:15 n. IN
Arrives Brookhaven, 1853 p. III
Arrives atJacksOn, $40 p m
No. 4 rExPREss-Leaves MO-. 700 D. m
Arrives Brookhaven, 11:4O p. M
Arrives at Jackson, lao q. IN
No. 3 NAIL-Leaves N. o.. $3.50 u. m
Arrives Brook haven, 1877 D. IN
Arrives at jackson, 1890 q. M
GOING SOUTH.
No. ExPR.-L'ves. Jackson. 1925 n. M
LesvesI Brookhaven, 12:57 a. IN
Arrives at N. o., 700 a. IN.
No. 5. ExPB.-Leaves Jackson. 1913 y. IN
Leaves Brookhaven, 1927 y. IN.
Arrives at N. Orleans, ,s:45 p. m.
No. 3 MAu-Leaves Jackson. .1-47 a. IN.
Leaves Brookhaven, $50 a. IN.
Arrives New Orleans, 900 q. m
Nos. 3 and make stops only at Canton,
jackson, Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst,
Brookhaven, McComb City, Tangipahoa,
Amite and Hammond.
No. will not stop at flag stations.
Nos. /, 2 and do the local travel.
FREIGHT TRAINS.
No mixed going north leaves Brook
haven at 9:05 A. M.
No. mixed going south leaves Brook
haven at 2:5s p. NJ
EY Mixed Freights do not run on Sun
day and none goes sontl on Monday.
J.C. CLARKE, ten. Manager.
W. COLEMAN. A. G. p. Agent.
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-01-22
For the Ladies' !

A full line of Cloaks, Shawls, Jerseys
and Wraps.
Lovely Silks, Satins, Velvets, Combina-
tion suitings, Satine, Cashmeres and Elan
nels.
Rich Beaded Fronts, Passementeries,
Jet Trimmings, Parasol Covers, Parasols
and Satchels.
Profuse styles of Hosiery, Handker.
chiefs, Gloves, Underwear and Corsets.
Recherche Plush Sets, Comb and Brush
Sets, Perlumery Sets, Work Box Sets, etc
The Brookhaven leader. [volume] (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1883-1891, 1885-01-22

Our esteemed eenfrere of the
Natchez Democrat sends up the
following plain i've wall. If it
hadn't appeared before Clevelsnd's
Civil Service letter, we might be-led
to suppose that that evef-to- be-
praised document inspired it:
How often is it The ease that a
bright and intelligent editor will
burn the midnight lamp cnllating
the virtues OF candidate and
wound his own conscience in for
getting his faults and vices, and
when success has crowned his work
and his man is safely elected, he is
paid off probably with an armful ol
patent Office reports.