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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-23
NYe M A SOUTHERN HoTgL.
His Reflections on the Heater, Proprie-
tor and Chambermaid

lis FSeHectiohs on the Henter, Froprie-
tor and Chambermaid.
As you go farther and farther south you
notice that the huge base burner of the cold
northwest gradually shrinks, till finally il
disappears entirely, having been swallowed
up by the CRATE and the old fashioned fire
place. 1t is very curious and interesting to
watch the mammoth base burner and the
buffalo overcoat as they so hand-in-hand out
of our lives and give place to the seductive
atmosphere and time lock smoke houses of the
south.
give here a drawing of about the last
heating stove | saw in Tennessee This
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-23


moth parlor stove, and is said to draw well
under all kinds of circumstances. 1t is not
large stove, crowding out the piano and
other necessary furniture.
1t is clinker built, with bow facer and in
terchangeable crown sheet All its works
are red, and admired by English speaking
people everywhere.
This picture is made just as the Little Nam
moth stove has removed its coat and is in the
act of heating large room. 1t is view
from the nigh side.
When | asked the landlord what my bill
was he said it was IS. "But," said |, with
great difficulty restraining myself from
smearing his brains all over the hotel register,
''you have charged me 81 for extras. l have
had no extras.
"By the beard of the prophetW said he,
crossing himself and reaching under counter
for q thick-set carbine, with which IL had
been his won't to shoot large apertures into
the vitals of people who disagreed with HIM
"By the beard of the prophetp said he, cock
ing the piece after putting in new half
pound cartridge with tallow on it, "you for
get that you have had'a fire in your room. Z"
As looked along down the cold and re-
pulsive length of the carbine | thought to
myself how many valued friendships we
throw away along life's pathway 10y reason
of our haste ard our rash, impetuous tempers
Here was a man, striving in his poor, weak
way to keep hostelry, such as it was. lie
desired to be the friend of one and all, but on
every hand he was repulsed, rebulfed and
walked upon of men.
| | resolved to make him my friend. Catch
| ing him In my great strong arms and strain
ing him to my atrophied breast in SUCH
manner as to throw the muzzle OF the gun
over my shoulder, fell on his neck and wept
while he made his own change out OF what
funds he found in my clothing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-23
1T ONLY ATTACKS MEN.

A bold, bad boy of Illinois thrust couple
of plugs of tobacco into big jug OF whisky
he found in the horse sheds during a church
supper. And the next day the local physi-
clans reported seventeen cases OF ice cream
poisoning, all men, and the poor women who
made the ice cream cried their innocent eyes
cunt obn11f IL
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-23

drawing is crude,
of course, for l am
not a fluent drawer
aud l am making
this sketch entirely
from memory. It
is supposed to have
been made while
near to the stove,
or at least as near
as / could get with
out soaring itaway.
This stove is called
AL tttla Nam
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-23
..,.. ,r.,rrard araduats Five Years After.

as the lady Of the house inP asked a
...n,n ~ the servant, who answered the
S y ' boll Of one of the statelest mansions in
Austin. -. ,o,,o 70 do do,
to talk wild de likes OBJ you So. -
.:Tben.n said the tramp, eleyatIng sle rem.
nant Of a hat with grace chesterIeia mlsn y
have enyied. atell the lady Of the house
. n.s,I wishes to speak with her In the
narIor s--Texas SiftingA
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-23
was ora Enough.

He-How old are you, Mis- Emmal
Ghe--I am Old enough 10 know better than
to answer that question. - Detroit Free Pres.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-23

pr;ncs Carl of Sweden, is such beauty
that his photograph is found on esA
s s,-t.. used by Stockholm women
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-23
Burdettes.

Stranga-And what is that large building
on the opposite corner9 Guide-Thata Oh,
yes; why, that's a-skating rink Stranger
A skating rinka And for what is it used'
Guide-It isn't occupied. Stranger-For
what purpose, then, was it erectedi Guide
Blowed il | know l don't think | ever
hoard
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-23

MInnEVERY MONTH"; s H,lI ds sse %So IS
AhUEU willing to work. Our business is new, easy
an Hill and very pleasant We have agents who
W. ~ " are clearing 81 day others IS an even
ing We furnish costly outfits free to those who
we have something that can not be equaed Write
to ". Address, n. A. ELLIS & CO.,
161 La Sale st, Ohicago, Ill
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-12-23
CHASEsG3
BARl EY
WI q l. \
wEET9KY.

,.b in favor. mild and elegant in taste. 1t does
,t contain one drop of impure OIL Being genuine
arley Malt Whisky, it possesses much nutrmenI,
lad Is fine tonic for use in maaral sections !.
greatly prevents attacks Of Pneumon'a splemalai
pnc for weak lungs and tee6leness. MOST e"oe"e''
ot drinking, and purest for home use
Fu CHASE & Co.. Distillers. Louisville. XIV.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30
A CHRISTMASCONCERT.
M. +. Butts

A modern drawing room musicale. IN
the house of some rich pdrreaR, affords
the topic of our illustrations To give
tone and eclat to the entertainment
to be swell-iS the primary object, and
to accomplish this end none but foreign
artistes are employed. Anything Ameri-
can is not to be thought of for mo
ment.
Our artist attended one of these con-
certs last Christmas and has faithfully
delineated the appearance of the foreign
contingent. Here is his report of the
entertainment
Prof Fidelenski opened the proceed
ings. A rapturOus burst of applause
greeted the appearance of the great man.
A murmur of expectation ran through
the audience, as he bowed, jerllily, to
right and left, his violin, which he car
ried under his arm, raking the audience
fore and aft.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30

Let it be gold to-day, your honor, IN
stead of silver or copper; flowing ale for
limpid water; capon instead of crust; to-
day let us own the equality that we pro-
fess; for one honest hour let US be
brethren-for Christmas comes but once
a year Tomorrow selfshness and mean
ness, and class and pride and hard in
humanity; but to-day generosity and
hospitality and kindliness and human
sympathy and brotherhood-for Christ
mas comes but once year. We cannot,
indeed, return with Santa Claus to his
magical realm of gift poisoning groves,
nor step into that swift chariot and fol-
low in the moonlight the soft music OF
fairy bells. No, wistful youth, we cannot
stay the feet angel, but we can compel his
blessing. We can bow to the laying on
of his hands, and rise his disciples and
vicegerents, and make his happy bene-
diction real through ali the year-'Mer-
~ Christmas to all, and to all good
night. George William Curtis an Har-
per's Magazine.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30
rurkey-For a Christmas Feast.

The old man was veteran who prldeo
himself upon his skill as a nimrod, in
token of which he was wont to tell long
winded stories, in which bears, buffalos,
Johnnie Rebs," and smaller game were
badly worsted. At the cross ads gro
Gerry store he was the champion yarn
spinner, and grizzly warriors and gawky
youths would sit around on barrels and
deluge the rusty old store i'll mute ad-
miration.
Little Billie used to accompany his
father upon these occasions, and the
child would sit perched upon a cracker
box, his short legs dangling in mid-air,
and his brown eyes big and round with
wonder at the greatness of his parent as
a dead shot. His little head was full of
guns, cannons, deer, JOhnnies, and
everything that was ever gunned with
or at.
One morning Billie's mother told the
old man to kill rooster for dinner.
That was just his kind of job, so he
took down the old war gun, put in
chicken load, and marched for the back
yard with martial tread. He settled up
on pompOus rooster, drew bead" on
him, and fired away. There was great
cackling and f1uttering, but 10! in the
midst of it ALL the wOuld-be victim of
a Christmas feast stretched his neck
and fled uninjured from the field. The
old man looked wildly around, but all
was safe, and nobody had seen the aw-
full break; so he sneaked in the back
way, loaded up again, and sailed forth
a second time with blood in his eye.
Again he singled out the ng-suffering
rooster and sought his charmed life, and
again was the fowl all unscathed. The
old man blew in his gun, examined the
trigger, and shook his head; then he
pinched himself Yes, he was alive and
awake. He gave it up in deep detection,
and was again retreating covertly to the
house for another load with which to
charge once more upon the enemy, when
q shrill little voice from the top of the
wood shed piped out in sympathetic
treble, Say, pa, don't we wisht We had
er caDnin?'
And Billie got bunch Of firecrackerS.
a toy pistol and a tin trumpet to mot
squeal on dad at the grocery store
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30

A young lady whose name did not
transpire" Gas the reporters say appear
ed, unnoticed, from somewhere, to play
the accompaniment. The Professor and
the accompanist having gone through
the usual preliminary twanging to get the
instruments into harmony, there was a
pause, and the piano took short start;
while the great violinist stood, in a neg
ligent attitude. glazing at us through his
spectacles. Then, suddenly realising
that he was being left hOpulessly behind,
he brought his instrument into position,
and with a graceful wave Of his bow
dashed after the piano, and caught it up,
amid breathless excitement, after sharp
burst. A break-neck race followed,
which seemed likely to end in "NiOlin
first, and the rest nowhere / do not
pretend to know anything about the
technicalities of the piece, but there
seemed to be a kind Of tune lurking
somewhere in it; and after stalking this
warily through long andant6 passage,
the Professor saw his opportunity,
bounced on the tune with sudden fury,
banged it about. turned it inside out and
upside down, scraped and scarified it till
1t seemed as if it could never be quite
the same tune again u"
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30
Frost EAnCiea.

With dainty pencil silver-tipped and f1ne,
In nights still hours was traced upon the
glass
A picture fair; as If an elf did pass
And lingering, drew with many dash ana
line
TIE lovely fancies that before me shine.
Or else perchance with wave magic wand
He brought from far the straight and tower
ing pine;
de caugnt and looped the graceful clinging
vine
About the palm tree tall from trOpic land;
And scattered weed and shell from oceans
strand.
He coRjured fields and woods from summer'
past;
The Mny-Aowers shy with Pushes DER its
white;
The clover pink, and gold-eyed daises bright;
They all are here in wild abandon ma5sPd,
Pale wreaths of blossoms far too frail to IasC'
And when these phantoms light came float.
ing by,
He deftly fastened them upon the pane,
With skill TO which no mortal can attain.
Alasl that with the sun ascending high
They fade away; in warmth and brightness
del
Irene Hunt, in Good Housekeeping
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30
Grave Blundcr by a Cashier.

The president OF a Wisconsin agricult-
ural works sat up all night to look over
the books of his cashier, and next morn
ing said to him:
james, l lind deficit Of SlS85 in
your accounts, as closed on the 30th of
last November"
Il throw myself on your mercy re-
spOnded the cashier, but the amount
is only $500. l used the money in specu-
lation, and I'll turn over all my person
al property to make good the loss
When the president came TO 90 over
his figures again, he found the supposed
deficit to lie in the fact that he had
added the year 1850 TO the column; but
it was too late for the cashier to retracL
DE had given himself dead away
Wall Street AcLCs.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30

lady who suffered for years, and Nht
was treated by most noted physicians in Am
erica was given sample remedy by a Russi
an nurse which completely restored her t.
health. To aid her sex, she now offers Il
sends free the recipe, with full instruction:
for making the medicine yourself, at home
Without expense. If you are suffering from
any female disease, do not throw away time
and money on doctors and patent medicines
but enclose me 6 stamped envelope address
Ell to yourself) and receive free cure. Ad.
dress Mrs. C. B Wright, No. IL, Huron ST.
Buffalo, n. Y.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30
CIrecian Mythology.

The ideas which the Greek mythology con-
tains Of the origin Of the world are very re-
markable. and their symbolizations very sug-
gestive. Uranos (heaven) and G@a (earth)
arose out of chaos, and their children were
the wild and unruly powers of nature, the
Titans. One of the Titans (hmel who eats
his own children, slew his father and ruled
the world for time. but Uranos had cursed
his sons, and the curse was fulnlled. Zeus,
a son of Cronas, rose against his father, and
after horrible contest which convulsed the
world, he confined him and other Titans In
Tartaroes, and raised his throne in Olym-
phos, in the light region above the
sky. Much weaker are the IDEAS
of the Greek mythology concerning
Piso's Cure for Consumption is wonderful
medicine, Morse NJ. Fell6rs.
Kansas City Me-, May rs, 1885.
that which will take place after death, though
in course of time they become very elaborate.
To the dying man Hermes came and led him
to the Hades, the realm of shadows, where
the deceased live forever, but live bloOdless
life, Achilles said of it that he would rather
be a switchboard on earth than the King of
Hades. Later, the poets and philosophers
triel to bring some life into this dead, mon
otonous. shadowy region. When the deceased
had paid his oblus, a small coin which his
children or friends had placed in his mouth,
Charon would ferry him over the Styx, He
then had to pass by Cerberus in order to gain
the large plain where Minos sat to judge the
coming, According to the judgment read, he
then turned either TO the left into Tartaros.
where Tantalos, ken and others were tor.
tured, CT into the right into Elysian fields,
xvh
pring twice year.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30

1T was quite relief when Madame
Trillini. with her bird-like soprano, came
forward as the next singer. Her charm
ing voice and vivaciOus manner fairly
brought down the house in ''Na-t-en de
ca Soprani and cOntralti have quite
different way Of holding their music.
The former hold it out at arms length,
as if they were carrying q tcatray; while
the latter don't affect to look ut their
music ut all. but hold it half rolled up III
front of them. Compare sketch of
Madame Trillini with that of Miss Bella
NOCe
Mr.. Schmidt is baritone Of I'M
known nationality; but as he generally
sings in English. it may be assumed, not
outstanding his foreign name, that he
is Brton PR sang. BaTitOnes are par
tial to nautical lyrics, and Mr. Schmidt
rendered the stirring ballad "YO. no!
splice the fOcSlc. lads" with inimitable
energy and expression. Miss Bella NOCc,
who is one of our most rising c0ntralG
then gave Never again with thee.
Robin" and pleased the audience so we'll
that she had to rc-appear, and s&IS
PinchtOsi's Ask Mamma" q an encore,
with delightful expression.
"Sign0r ROBINSON next sang new
ballad The Barge Daughter in his
usual excellent cantable manner. Signor
ROBINSON is usually spoken of rs Our
elegant young tenor; and though his
voice is not much in opera, it is very
effective in 4 drawing-ro0m Signor r.
is greatly admired by the fair sex, and is
a little inclined to put on airs in con-
sequence; but then a man with tenor
voice and an elegant figure has really
something to be conceitcd about, which
is not the case with all Of us.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30
G same tune again.

The next on the programme was Herr
Puffenschlager in piano recital He
and impressive attitudes. He dashed his
long hair from his brow, his whole frame
expanded. and his face assumed the eX-
preston of an inspired archangel-at
least, that is how | overheard a young
lady sitting near me describe it. The
Herr galloped up and down the keyboard
till he looked all fingers and hair-now
tickling the treble with one hand, while
he rumbled a thunderous accompani-
ment on the bass with the other-uow
rafting away with both hands on the
higher keys. detaching his left al inter
walls in flying leap To pound viciously
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30

The aggregate value of the brewery
plants in Utah territory is estimated at
$4,000. The number of sheep in Utah
is placed at 100000, and the wool
product for the last season at 100000
pounds. One of the growing industries
of the territory is the manufacture of
salt. For the last year it is estimated
that $4,000 tons have been produced.
worth - per ton. About 1000 pounds
of silk cocoons, averaging 81 per pound.
have been raised in Utah during the
last year. The industry is still in its
infancy, but the outlook is very latter.
ing.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30
"What is VOman's WOrth,,!

lie did rot know, so she said: wv. 0. man
double you, Q man. But woman feels
worth little if her system is invaded with
disease and is daily sapping her strength.
For all female weaknesses, DR.. Il. V. Pierce
"Favorite Prescription" stands unriyaled. II
cures the complaint and builds up the sys-
tenn. Send 10 cents in stamps to World S
Dispensary Medical Association, 663 Main
street, Buffalo, New York.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30

A combat between a cow and a gan
der is described by newspaper of
Albany, GA. The cow made violent
attack on the gander, when, with much
deliberatlon and GOODNESS, the bird, as
the COW rushed on him, caught strong
hold with his beak on the hair and hide
between the horns and tapped his
wings furiously. The astoniShed COW
was glad to shake her antagonist off.
But after retreating a few feet and
looking upon the proud neck and in
significant form of the naughty bird. she
concluded to try him another round,
and again dashed at the gander. who
was little more deliberate if possible
in taking his hold. and, with swift and
strong wings. he showered his blows on
the eyes of the foe. The cow mad evil
IDENTITY miscalculated the proves of her
diminutiye enemy, and. after considera-
bic effort, shook the pugnaciouS bird
of and beat a retreat.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30

What are you doing. Ethel?" asked
the mother of 4year-old girl who had
stuck a pin through piece OF paper and
was poking il through the crevices of
the register under the parlor mantel.
piece. I'm gOin' 10 put this in here so
when Santa Claus comes down the chin
ney he II step on the pin and holler. and
then l IL wake up and see him." glee.
July replied the cute youngster.-N =
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30
The New Year.

A New Years greeting: Happiness to all!
How sweet the words that fall upon the ear,
Like birds notes when among the blooms they
call
Each other in the Spring-time Of the year!
The words OF friends and others still more
dear,
Fall on the heart this morn as Summer
dew,
And, treshening it, new blossoms appear
Within affections bower, we never knew
Until this loving greeting brought them into
view.
Another Hew year comes to all this day,
And every bosom with emotion swels,
And on the face the smile that like q ray
VI sunlight beams, or quiet gladneSs tells
Ot that rare peace which in the pure heart
dwells,
And crowns its being with bliss supreme
oh. joy! how full thy yet unfathOmed wells!
How sweet the draughtl how bright thy
waters CLEAN!
How like heavens living springs they to
LIES vision seem!
Another new year While its moments fly,
Be 1t our aim to live each passing day
Upright and pure, thrustng all evil by
And walking firmly in the holy way.
For strength from God let us unceaSing pray
That so, in all were called to do. no fear
May rise to turn our thrusting hearts astray
From that bright cline, whose splendors
shall appear
When we have entered lifes amending. glad
new year!
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30

Mr.. Tubal Quain was in great force
here. there and everywhere, Though
himself an excellent pianist, he took no
part in the performance, leaving the exc
cutivc honOrs to the galaxy Of friendly
talent which had gathered to support
him.
The tall portIy gentleman who has
just given him two fingers TO shake is
Mr.. Bompas, the wcll-known musical
critic of Che "Posthorn." 1t was cdify-
ing to see how even the great Mr.. Quain
cringed before his Olympian presence.
"On the whole, | enjoyed myself very
well"
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30
Pieree's E'Pleasant Purgative Pellets, i,

Positively Popular; Provoke Praise Prove
Priceless Peculiarly Prompt Perceptibly
Potent :; Producing Permanent Profit Pre-.
Guiding PimpleS and Postules Promoting
Purify and Peace Purchase. Price Petty.
Pharmacists Patronizing Pierce Procure
Plenty.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30
Darwin on sneeIinc.

In sneering or defiance the upper lin
IS lifted and retracted in such a manner
that the canine tooth on one side Of the
face alone Is shown. the face being up
turned and half ayeried from the person
causing the ofIense. Darwin pertinent
ly remarks that it IS q surprising fact
that man should possess this power To
uncover the canine tooth or exhibit any
tendency 10 its use. To account for this
civilized gesture he goes on 20 say: We
may readily believe that our male semi
human progen.tOrs uncovered their
canine tooth when prepared for battle
as we still DO when feeling ferocious
or when merely snecring at or defyinG
some one without any intention Of
making = real attack with our teeth
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30
Early Thursday morning. near Har.

EIIIy IHUTsday morning, LeaT Har-
mony, Pc, t. 3. Sanders decapltated
John Swilling, his wife and three chill
dren and then fred the premises. His
purpose being to secure $40 which he
knew 10 be in the house, and then de-
camp. Sanders has been captured by
citizens, who, it is believed will torture
him TO death.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30
lunDOrJAnL,

Wien you visit or leave New York
City, save Baggage, axpressage, aud IS
carriage hire, and stop at the Grand
Union Hotel, opposite Grand Genital de-
pot.
613 rooms. fitted 10 at cost Of one
million dollars, 81 acl upwards per day
European plan. Elevator. Restaurant
supplied with the best. Horse-cars,
stages, and eleva ted railroad to all depots.
Families can live better Tor less monev
at tic Grand Union Hotel han st an
7fhe- tss'-o'aee ir+~' - he ritv
Tire savery house Hotel company, cap
ital 100000, has been organized in Des
Moines.
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30

FITS. Al fits stopped freely DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Ecstorer. No fts after frs,
day'e use. Marvellous cures. Treatise ana
81 trial bottle fee tc fiji cases. Send TO 1T
Kline 93l Arch ST., PHILADELPHIA, Pa
Western cyclone. [volume] (Nicodemus, Kan.) 1886-1887, 1886-12-30

Tlda johnson, a Swedish servant.
girl living at Mauistee, Mich, strangled
her illegitimate child and fled to Chicago.
She was arrested and returned to MANS.
lee III charge of an officer, Friday night.