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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29

pay back the $l470 we had paid him. And
he further said that he hag not used the,
money but still had il, and at any time
we decided to abandon the enterprise he
would pay back the money. That was in
the summer of 1885, since which time we
have never seen him and never received
any report from him. Up to this date
we have never been able to find out who
the other seven professional educators,
associated with the Rev. Collier are, or
were, he having kept that profound
secret from us. He has never yet given
us the name of the indi-
vidual who was to turn over to,
US the $4,000, we have labored faithfully
to ascertain the name of the illustrieus
Seven, we have pinned for that $25,0O0, but
so far the bank account of our treasurer
has not been increased to that extent.
We have long since notified the Rev.
John Collier that we had abandoned the
building of the Northwestern university,
and desired the return of otr $40, bus
the nearest we've been able to realize ON
that investment is that Mr.. Collier sent
Mr.. Taylor from Mansfield to see wi at
sort of compromise could be made with
us, and who said he came from Mr.. Coll
lier with full authority to settle, but said
he had no money, that the Rev. Collier
was not worth anything, had no property
in Mansfield or anywhere else and could
pay us nothing. We were somewhat (al-
though not very much after what we had
learned) surprised at that considering
that Mr.. Collier had told us that he was
worth 100000 and so said to Mr.. Huyter,
he said he never had been worth anything
to his knowledge, and he had known him
for several years. AS we failed to see
where citizens would be bene-
fitted by such compromise, we declined
to enter into it. The above is q
brief statement of the beginning and Ell d.
ing of the scheme to build and maintain
university at Decatur. Further particu-
lars can be obtained from either the board
of directors or any of the victims, all 6
whom reside in Decatur, except Geo. Muir
ply, who has removed to New York city -
but can be addressed there care Titiin, Viii
der e. Co., and j. G. Hashell, who is dead.
The general opinion among our people is
that the whole scheme so far as Mr.. Col
lier is concerned was originally intended
as a fraud and a swindle to get as much Of
our money as he could without any CON
sideration whatever. And they feel, while
they deserve no sympathy, for being fool
ish enough to be made Victims yet that it
is due the public generally that the facts
upon which that opinion is based should
be made known. A. II. SHoEMAKEB,
j. j. LANG,
ii. ID. DONALD,
l.. A. CRANE,
SAM LEVY,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29
NOT TO BE sNEEzED AT.

Visitors to Austin continually wonder
what 1t is in the neighborhood of the tenn
porary capitol that seems to afford so
much interest to the so.called "lords of
creation" 1t might be, of course, at
tributed to people having business in the
departments, but then the curious fact
displays itself that the majority going
north stop before they reach the build
ing, and those southwark bound go past
the capitol without seeming to notice il.
Then, it cannot be that they go to see the
new capitol, or they would not go with
such regular daily precision for that alone
Mott is nothing more or less than "a
Eyed Browns" AMI the attraction is his
celebrated Barley Malt Whiskey; the lean
mans joy, the fat mans favorite and the
dyspeptic's blessing.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29
PONDS EXTRACT CO.,
76 Fifth Avenue. New York.
A FAR-SEElNG YOUNG MAN.
I'M th Eyaninn Wisconsin

From ina Evening Wisconsin.
The Gogebic country is now the cyno-
sure of all eyes that long for the sight of
wealth galore, and the fairy land of hose
who find comfort in building castles in
the air. The cost and after value of the
air castles are about equal--nothing- and
it is waste of time to build them. But a
G >od many substantial castles with full
treasure-vaults have been built from the
next thing to airy nothingness in the
now excessively popular iron country.
For instance, three years agoa young
man of this city, while up in the Gogebic
region There unhonored and unsung), pur-
chased between 500 and 600 acres of land
at the government price-$1.25 per acre.
1t has never been very clear to him just
why he wanted that land, but he knows
now that somebody besides himself wants
Numerous someb )dies. And if the
bidding continues at its present stage of
activity the young man will get some
thing like $4,000 for making out the deed
of that property to somebody else.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29

is question of grave Importance and
one which l have not solved to my own
satisfaction. l had about concluded to
suggest in my report to the next legisla-
ture that some provision be made for ex-
animation of the Pecos and other valleys
capable of irrigation, and that estimates
be made of cost of bitches, dams, etc.
If these reports showed the plan FEAST
BILE that contract be authorized with
railroads and other private owners look
ing to the joint construction of the work.
The expense for the state half could be
paid from the available school fund and
would return in short time with thous-
and fold interest. Many to whom have
made this suggestion urge that the
state has no business mtddling
with internal improvements. To these
| answer that the state gave thousands of
acres of land for irrigation bitches, which
exist now only in imagination, and is now
lending her permanent school fund to
counties to build court houses and iails.
If by the temporary investment of a
portion of her school fund she can multi
ply the value of thousands of acres of her
school lands, and make homes for labor
ing, productive population, cannot see
the objection.
If something of this kind is not done,
capitalists will eventually build the bitches
and levy tax for all time on the inhabi-
tants of the valleys.
When you have waded this through,
would be glad to hear from you on the
subject. Yours respectfully,
W. G. WALSH,
Com. of the General Land Office,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29

of the heifer crop. This will be attended
with some loss, but it will be more than
compensated for by improved price 5.
will the financial outlook of the cattle
business brighten.
The Ell Paso Journal says that the cattle
coming into Texas from Mexico are health
Ter than are the cattle in the section
Doomed by the Stockman." This is a
very short statement to contain two such
glazing errors. In the first place the
S.ockxan is not booming any particular
portion of Texas. Southern Texas has
been imposed upon grievously and out
rageously, and the Stockman has defended
lis interests first, last and all the time,
which is no more than it would do for any
other portion of Texas under like circum-
stances. Again, the cattle from Old Mex
leo, which the journal takes such delight
in seeing overrun ranges, are not more
healthy than are the cattle of southern
Texas.
d. c. Pryor's herd of 1850 head, en-
route for New Mexico, was stopped near
Mobeetie to await the action of the exec.
utive committee Of the Panhandle stock
association. An examination of the herd
showed the animals to be in an excellent
condition, and that they were far above
the average Texan in blood. In conse-
quence of this, and the fact that they had
been north of the quarantine line a
length of time that is considered suffi-
cient to make them incapable of giving
off germ, Mr.. Pryor was given clean
bill of health and allowed to pass on his
way to New Mexico. The herd was com
posed of 500 twos and $50 ones, and will
compare favorably with the herds of the
Panhandle for quality.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29
AN ENTERPRISING, RELIABLE

Morley Bros, can always be relied upon
not only to carry in stock the best OF
everything, but to secure the agency foi
such articles as have we'll known merit, anC
are popular with the people, thereby sus,
tanning the reputation of being always en-
terprlsing, and ever reliable. Having Sc
cured the agency for the celebrated DR.
Kings New Discovery for consumption
will sell it on positive guarantee. II
will surely cure any and every affection 4
throat, lungs and chest, and to show oul
confidence, We invite you to call and get d
trial bottle free.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29

Our friend Mr.. |. s. Myer, of Planters
vile, brought to the Tablet Office at Nava-
sofa last Wednesday large petrified jaw,
containing five tusks, Of some huge mas
todon, resembling that of hippopota-
mus usually seen on show bills. II is
about eighteen inches in length, Ave ina
diameter and seven in circumference. Mr.
Myer tells us that it was taken from the
bed of dry creek near PIaptersyille-
some six feet below the surface and under
a hinge rock. 1t is in high state of pet
rifaction, and undoubtedly belongs 10 a.
species of animals that inhabited this
country centuries ago, such as are now
found in the jungles Of Africa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29
CURE FOR PILES.

Piles are frequently preceded by O.
sense of weight in the back, loins and
lower part of the abdomen, causing the
patient to suppose he has some af-
lection of the kidneys or neighboring or
gans. At times, symptoms of Indigestion
are present. hatuiency, uneasiness OF the
stomach, etc. A moisture like perspira-
ton, producing very disagreeable itch
ing, after getting warm, is common at
tendant. Blind, Bleeding and Itching
Piles yield at once to the application Of
DR.. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which acts di
rectly upon the parts affected, absorbing
the Tumors allying the intense itching,
and effecting,a permanent cure. Price 80
cents. Address The Dr. Bosanko
Medicine Co., Piqua, o. Sold at Alexan /,
der's drug store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29
AMOS Finch.
REsCUED FROM DEATH.

William l. Coughlin, of Somerville, Mass.
says: In the fall of 1876 | was TAX, n
with bleeding of lungs followed by Sc
we're cough. lost my appetite and
flesh, and was confined to my bed. In
1876 was admitted to the hospital. The
doctors said l had hole in my lung as
big as half dollar. At one time re-
port was around that was dead. gave
up hope, but friend told me of Dr.
William Halls Balsam for the Lungs. /
got bottle, when, to my surprise, com
menced to feel better, and to-day fet
better than for three years past.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29

On Friday night, July 80, the ladies of
San Marcos will give an ice cream supper
in the court house yard. The proceeds
are designed to cancel the debt of the Du-
Bose cottage on Chautauqua Hill. All
visitors and friends of our neighboring
towns, also the soldiers who are awaiting
the great reunion, are respectfully inyitcda
to participate in the pleasures of the even
inp
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29

negro rape fend was shot to death inr
the calaboose at Luling on Tuesday night
by indignant citizens.
The residence of Mr.. Britain, post
master at Jacksonville, was destroyed by
fire on Saturday night. Loss $1,000.
banana tree in bearing may be seen
in the back yard of Hofheinz' hotel, at
San Marcos. 1t is curiosity worth in
specting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29
Com. of the General Land Offic

Health, the poor mans riches, and the
rich mans bliss, is maintained by judi
cious use of Ayers Sarsaparilla which
strengthens and invlgorates the system by
purifying the blood. 1t is so highly con
centrated that it is the most economical
medicine for this purpose that can be
uSed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29

1t is estimated that One in three of the
females of this country suffer from COM
plants peculiar to their sex which may be
relieved by DR.. Dromgoole's English Fe
male Bitters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29

The paper on which The STATESMAN is
printed is furnished by the Graham Paper
Co., st. Lonis.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-07-29

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
Queer Feeding Customs.

A couple of centuries ago most of tho Kings and Queens of Europe partook of their principal meals in semi-public fashion. That is to say, the royal sa- looms were often crowded with courtiers who simply came to witness and not to partake of the royal banquet. One day at Whitehall the "Merrie Monarch'' called to Count Grammont, who was among the loungers, and bade him note how his servitors, unlike those of other European morarch7, served him kneel- ing. "Oh," replied Grammont, with his ready wit, 'I thought they were asking your Majesty's pardon for such a SO " dinner"
 Some of the ancient Kings of France invested certain of their important ban quets with barbarous magnificence, and as they sat at table the nobility served them on horseback.
 The Moldavian Islanders used to take thcir meals in the strictcst solitude. They would retire to the most hid den parts of their houses and close up theif windows so that the-- might eat unob- served. The origin of this singular cus- tom was probably the fear in savage times of being deprived of their meal by marauders, aud superstitious fears of the food being bewitched by some in. cantation of an enemy also contributed to bring about tho feast of solitude. Among the higher classes there was 8 custom never to eat with any one inferior in birth, riches or dignity, and the great difficulty of settling this matter of equal ity left the only alternative of an un. sociable and misanthropic custom.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
Geronimo AstOnished.

"They tell me funny story about Geronimo" said man from Arizona "Whi.e the Apaches were raiding the ranches in the foothills of New Mexico they captured white man who had false teeth, glass eye and cork leg. The unfortunate fellow was dragged into the hills where the Indians were camped and strapped to tree to die. Just before dusk Geronimo happened to pass the prisoner, who had succeeded in releasing one of his arms from the leather strap which bound him to the tree.
 "Ughr grunted the big Apache chief. punching the white man with the muzzle of his Winchester.
 "The prisoner thrust his fingers into his mouth. removed his teeth, and shook them in the face of the Apache. This done, he replaced the plates as quickly as he had removed them, and pluckine out hic glass eye, began polishing it on his nee. Geronimo had seen good many things in his life, but the sight ol man removing his teeth and eyes at will was nough to make the savage's hair stand on end. W Nithout waiting tc strip the prisoner of his clothes, as was their custom, the Apaches released the nervy fellow and, putting him astrlde a horse, fairly begged him to leave the camp. The settler needed no seconG invitation. Seizing the animal by the mane he rode a few yards out into the opening, when, to the horror of tht savages who had been watching hi fight. he pulled off his cork leg anC waved it above his head. It is said or good authority that this is the frs in stance on record where the superstition of an Apache got the better of hi knife"
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
Canada's Prize Reptile.
IT IS CHARGED WITH SWALLOWING A
 CANsO FARMER WHOLE.

CA~so, N. S.-Hundreds of men are engaged searching for Farmer Cavener, who has been missing fortnight, and have failed to find any trace of him. He left his home at dusk. His daughter heard him calling for help from the woods adjoining the house. She went to the door and shouted in reply, but could not understand where he was although his cries and groans were dis tinctly heard. She ran to nelghbor for help. Meanwhile darkness and a snow storm set in. he whole district was aroused next day and the woods for many miles thoroughly searched. The general opinion is that he has been swal- lowed by huge serpent anl taken into the lakes. An eyewitness of reliability said that while recently coming to Canso he saw something which appeared to be an old dry log across the road, but when he came near it the reptile. whose head was on one side of the road and its tail in the woods on the other side, gave two or three sweeps with its tail and darted into the forest, making the brush crack. The body seemed to be the size of barrel and its length from twenty five to thirty feet. It had ferocious- looking head. The serpent has long been source of dread to the people in that locality.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
COngressmen's Pay,

Says the Washington correspondent of the St: Louis Republican: "There are some fifteen or twenty members of the House of Representatives who dc not draw their pay regularly eve J month, but le: it accumulate in Inc hands of the Sergeant-at-Arms to whom they give orders on the United States treasury. Among these is Con gressman Scott, of Erie, Penn. He has not drawn a dollar of his salary for the present Congress from the Sergeant-at. Arms, and there is over S8,00O to hii credit in the office of that official, includ. ing mileage, etc. The majority of the members draw their moaey regularly, and in SC e:al instances there are some who have overdrawn. This, however, ia done at the risk of the Sergeant at Arms, and the mon y is advanced from that de. posted with him to the credit of those who have not drawn for several months, such as Congressman Scott, who, al stated, has over ss,O0o to his credit. There are number who do rot draw 8 cent from the beginning of the session until the close, when they get it in 8 lump, and during the recess have draft sent to them on the first of each month TOT thc!r sa!ary TOT 1he montn previous, There are sor.e twenty-f five or thirty who eraw their money quarterly ol eve. 2 four or five months. One or two ;ake it once year. It is said that Beriah Wilkins has not touched cent ot his salary as Congressman for six months It is also said that the Sergeant at-arma is in hole to the tune of several hundred dollars in accommodating one Ohio statesman who will not be . mem Der of the Fiftieth Congress.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
THE TARIFF BILL.
MT. Morrison's Motion Defeated by a
 Very Close Vote.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-Mr. Morrison's mo tion on Saturday that the house proceed to the consideration of therevenue bills, was defeated by five votes. The vote stood 149 for and 154 against. There were 3O3 votes cast and seven pairs announced, showing that five members were absent without pairs. Twenty six democrats voted in the negative. Of thess New York contributed five (Messrs. Bliss, Merriman, Muller, Spriggs and Stahlnecker); Pennsylvania fivo (AIessrs. Boyle, Curtin, Ermentrout, Randall and Snowden); Ohio, seven (Messrs. Foran, Geddcs, Lefevre, Seney, Warner, Wilkins and CampbelD, Louisiana, four OIcssrs. Gay, Irion,:: St. Mar tin and Wallace); New Jersey, two (Messrs. Green and McAdoo); Illinois, two (Mcssrs. Lawlor and Ward), and Alabama, one (Mr. Martln)
 The Republican votes in favor of considering the tariff bill came from Massachusetts and Minnesota--Messrs. Hayden and Stone, of the former State, and Nelson, Strait, Wakefield and White, of the latter State.
 Messrs. T. J. Campbell, Finder and Vicle, of New York; Findlay, of Maryland, and Stone and Hayden, of Massachusetts, who last year voted against the consideration of the bill, now voted ill the affirmative Mir. James, ef New York, who last year voted to consider, le- vcrscd his vote.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
MARKET NOTES.
NEW YORK MARKET.

The Wholesale New York Market quotation show:
 BEANs-prime, s1.75@ssoo fair to good, $1.50@S1.75 per bushel.
 BurrER-New York sold at 2S@34c fol choice in pails, and 25@29c. common to good Western Creamery sold at 27@29c., and the common Western at 20@25c.
 CHEEsE-Factory fancy, Il @13c. do. fair and to good, 1O@12c.
 EGGs-Quotations ranged from 1Sc. for or dinary, to 2Sc. for Now York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
 FLoUn-super6ne, s2.5o@ss.15; Western, sS.5O@S5.0O; extra New York, S3. 5o@425.
 HAY = No. 1, S5. D9Oc.; No. 9, 68@7Sc, Straw, 62@66c. for No. J, and 46@50c for No. 9.
 Hops-New York 25@29c.; Eastern 2O@27c
 PoRK-Prime, s11.0O@$15.O0; dressed hogs, WHEAr-spring No. 3, s7@sac.; Milwaukee CoRN-Ungraded Western Mixed, 47@4Sc. Steamer Mixed. 47649c.; in elevator, 4S@52c RyE-State, 55@59c. PHILADELPHIA MARKET.
 FLouR-State family, S3.75@s3.OO; rye foul s3;35@3.5 55; wheat, State, 8s@92c.; corn. yellow, 47GO49c.: mixed State, 4704S. PETRoLEUM-Refined, 6(D7c.; crude, 6t0634c WooL-State and Western xx, 33M34c. x 55a37c.; medium, 27@2sc.; coarse, 21 @22c BOSTON MARKET. FLouR - From S30O@$3.75 for low ant medium, to S4259$5.15 for choice Minnesota Corn, 46@o52c. for mixed and yellow.
 BUTTER 24@26c.: Vermont dairy 27@29c.; choice creamery, 30@34c. CHEEsE-12O13c. Eees-26@29 for choice; 17@20 for lined BEANs-S1. .55@S1.85. HAY-Choice, S17@S18. CATTLE MARKET. BuFFALo-Cattle, good quality, S3.5o@s4. 50 hogs, fair to good, SS.75@$4.00; best S4.O( 1 @s450; Sheep, S3.7594.5O. EAST LIBERTY, PENS.--Best cattle, S4.25@ S4s75 ruedium to good, SS.75@S4.l0 Hogs ; Philadelp iias, Sa.50@$A60; yerlnaxs,,a4 .l5@
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
HEALTH HINTS.

Sulphate of magnesia, in small doses of ten or fifteen grains, is powerful astringent to the kidneys.
 Inf1ammations are more safely and far more agreeably subdued by the applica- ton of warm water than of cold.
 Don't neglect to give the baby drink of water once or twice day. The nurs- ing baby cries oftener from thirst than hunger.
 In cases of acute infammations of the eye, hot water (even cf temperature of 14O degrces) is "sovereiyn'' remedy most readily applied by cloths dipped in the water.
 Salicylic suet is used in the German army as a remedy for footsores, etc :, inst ad of the salicylic powder formerly emplo, ed. It is composed of two parts of pure salicyli: acid and ninety eight parts of the best mutton suct.
 Mustard, according to Dr. Richardson, is best applied by soaking sponge with it. Tie the sponge up in handke chief and apply the convex side. This mus tard sponge can be remolstened several times for re-application.
 The following liniment is recon, mended for ca ache: Camphorated ch!oral 1-e parts, pure glycerine 15 l-2 pa ts, and oil of sweet almonds 10 parts. This is to be we'll mixed and preserved in an herrnetically scaled bottle. Appli cations may De made by cans of { 1 Tledret of soft cotton soak q in the lini ment and put in the ear twice day. Health and Home.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
Points on Palmistry.

Long-handcd persons are analytical.
 A close hand goes with close heart
 Small handed persons prefer things or a colossal scale.
 A hand that opens with difficulty ex presses avarice.
 The shortness of the fingers when car ried to exces betokens cruelty.
 A hollow palm as rule goes with { worrying anu unhappy disposition.
 Thick fingers indicate fondness fol luxury which might be extended to sen- suality.
 A long hand shows a preference fol details, a tendency to minute e ,amina ton of subject.
 A short hand is the expression of { nature quick and impulsive, synthetica in It's mental operations.
 Smoothly formed fingers indicate tho possession of tact, while knotty tinge $ indicate taste born of exper ence rather than natural inheritance.-C Cnacay ye NeUs.
Connecticut western news., 1886-12-29
The Colin Case.

LONDON, Dec. 31-The famous case of Lady Colin was given to the jury on Monday and they retired. After short absence they re- turned and reported that they could not agree upon verdict.
 The disagreement of the jury, however, was not final. They retired to reconsider the case, and returned ct 10 o'clock with a verdict. They found that Lord Colin Campbell had not committed adultery and that Lady Colin had not committed adultery with any of the CO., respondents. The jury added rider that the conduct of Gen. Sir William Butler was un- worthy of gentleman and an officer and had caused the only difficulty which the jury ex. perienocd iu reaching 'ecision.
 The announcement of the verdict was re- ceired with applanse.