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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
Personal.
Dom Pedro's health IS failing.

Dom Pedro's health is failing
Lolita thinks, or says she thinks, Amer
ic far ahead of Europe in culture.
Dion Boucicault and wife arrived IN
San Francisco from Australia yesterday.
Madame Judic has been i'll at San
Francisco and was unable to play for
several days.
The pews in Professor Swings church
in Chicago we're sold for the coming year
for $4,000.
Mrs. Bancroft, wife of the eminant his
torian. is busily writing her volume of ex-
periences.
Congressman Owen, of Indiana, and
Anderson, of Kansas were clergymen be-
fore they became politicians.
Edgar Bonaparte, Col. Bonaparte's son,
stands next the stars in the graduating
class at the Annapolis Academy.
Joseph Craig and Joseph Cappeau are
commemorated in "Jojo,n the name of
the new town now building in the Kane
oil field
Roscoe Conkling is said to give annually
much legal advice to poor women in dis
tress and to give frequently large sums of
| more materlal assistance.
Emma Abbott has several times been
recently alluded to by western papers as
the only living rival of Adelina Patti,
Critics are humorous in the humorous
west.
Elaine Goodale, the poetess, is doing
missionary work among the western In
ans. The old home of the two sisters in
Berkshire, Mass. has been let as an ordi-
Macy boarding house.
A. j. Drexel, the banker, as has been his
custom for several years, left an order
with Clifton confectioner last Thursday
to give every child in Upper Darby town
ship pound of candy on Christmas eve.
George Augustus Sala writes from Mel
bourne that laboring men in Australia
earn eight shillings for days work of
eight hours, eat meat three times day
and have no state church to support or
state drones to feed.
Before the tables were turned on King
Milan of Servia, the society papers boosted
that during his sojourn in France he be-
came thorough Partisan. Since Prince
Alexander thrashed him, however, nothing
more is heard on the subject,
Maud Banks, daughter of General N. p.
Banks has appeared at Waltham, Mass,
in little drama of her own composition,
entitled "Auld Robin Gray" and local
critic says she is distinguished by the rare
quality of "forgetfulness of self"
Right Hon. William E. Forster ex-sec-
rotary for Ireland and liberal member of
: parliament for Bradford, central division,
who has been i'll for some time, but re-
Gently reported recovering, has had a
serious relapse and it is now feared will
, not recover.
} Dr.. Talmage's house was entered en-
Monday by sneak thief, who appropri-
ated the theological gymnast's overcoat
and was about to walk away with IL on his
back when Mrs. Talmage appeared upon
the scene and forced him to divest him
self of the garment. son of the clergy.
man was in the house at the time, but
Mrs. Talmage did not find it necessary to
call him.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07

sented among ex-bootblacks, the early
struggles of the boys engendering
shrewdness which stands them in good
stead in business which calls for as much
keenness as that of the dealer in "puts
and calls" One young man in particular
was few years ago picked up on the
street by prominent board of trade man
and given position as Office boy. He
soon rose to the position of settlement
clerk then to book-keeper, and few
months ago on attaining his majority was
presented with membership by his en-
ployer as reward for his faithful and
intelligent services. He is now doing an
extensive ''scalping trade" and making
money.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
CUPID'S CAPTIVES.
GRITS GROUND BY THE MATRIMO-
A

GRITS GROUND BY THE MATRIMO-
NAL MILL.
County Clerk Frank Brown issued
marriage licenses as follows, during
the week ending Saturday, January 2,
1886:
A. Sutton and Miss Annie Gibbs. Father
of the girl present. and gave consent
j. D. Pirtle and Miss N. E. Wilkins
Oath made that lady is IS.
i. D. Purdy and Miss Fife Redman.
James w. Hall and Annie Ward col
ored
William H. Holland and Miss Eliza Fl.
James.
DIR. T. j. Bennett and Miss Amanda
Hume.
Aaron Scott and Ellen Arnold. Oath
that the girl is 18.
John Scales and Miss Emma Biles, col
ored.
No licenses were issued during the first
and second days of this month. But there
are several in sight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
A CALIFORNIAN IN
DADIG

y
PARIS.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.
A party of young Americans, including
an adventurous Californian and notable
joker from New York, found themselves
late one night at ball in Paris. The
wine had been flowing freely, and the
town was rather on the riot. The Amer
leans were having lots of fun, when, ia
passing group of Frenchmen the New
Yorker stepped accidentally on Partisan
toe. The Partisan tapped him gently on
the shoulder.
"You trod on my toe, sir"
"DidI? | didn't see any toe"
"You are insulting, sir. Here is my
card"
The American took the card, looked at
it, then very solemnly put his hand in his
pocket and handed over another. 1t was
the Californian's card, which he happened
to have. Next day principal and second
called at the rooms of the Californian.
He received them blandly.
"You are not the man who trod on my
toe" said the Frenchman.
"Oh, yes, l am. You are mistaken"
mo, no. 1t was some other gentle
man."
the Californian. 81 stepped on your
toe"
ave called to demand satisfaction,
sand you shall have it, The other
Americans, anticipating fun, had dropped
in.
Every WELL sir. When and whereY'
"Here, and now" said the Californian.
"This is against all rules"
II believe / am the challenged party"
"You are. But"
"And l can choose my weapons"
certainly; but"
San right. Here you are,' and he
brought out a pair of boxing gloves.
PUT EN- on, and we'll have it out here"
| The Frenchman could not but accept.
The door was locked, and their honor was
satisfied by both principal and second be-
ing knocked about SO fearfully that they
kept their beds for week. But they had
their revenge, for they put the police on
the Americans track, and worried them
so that they got out of Paris.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
A TIMELY SURPRISE.
new YEARS PRESENT TO A PoPU-
LAR FIRM.

SEW YEARS PRESENT TO A PoPU-
LAR FIRM.
One of the most pleasant incidents in
connection with the holidays occurred on
New Years day. When all the principals
and attaches of the firm of Maddox Bros.
q Anderson we're absent, at dinner or out
calling, Major Geo. w. Littlefeld and Mr..
Ike T. Pryor, leading cattlemen who have
their Office Immediately adjoining the firm
named, hung upon the wall over John W..
Maddox's desk an elegant and costly clock.
Nothing was said about it, and the sur
prise was what the clever donors intended
it should be, a complete one, for the pres
ence of the time piece was not observed
by the recipients of the New Years gift
until it commenced striking the hour of
five, sand that's iuststhe hour for going
out to take something suggested one of
the firm, and they went.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
BOoTpLACKs WHO THRIVE.
THEIR'LIvES LEAD THEM OFTEN
TO A SIREWDN ESS WHICH Is
UTILIZED.

TO x sHREWDNEsS WHICHIs
UTILIZED.
Chicago News.
"Perhaps there is nothing that fits a
boy TO the battle of life as well as few
years ,ent as bootblack," remarked
gentlemen interested in their welfare.
"There are few of these boys who do not,
sooner Or later, drift into some other and
more Smunerative vocation, and, as a
rule, theSessons of industry and persever-
ance lea ned and the shrewdness acquired
in early life stand them IN good stead and
help them to make success in anything
they undertake"
Most of, these boys started in life with
capital of few cents and an outfit con-
sisting bf couple of brushes and com
mon wooden box, making their homes in
a dry goods box or an empty freight car.
With industry and perseverance they gen
erally ave enough to start on more
elaborsbte scale, and pre-empt corner of
some allpy, where they place chair and
make Quite a respectable living. Then
two or t ree club together and reAt some
basement, and, getting regular patron
age, attain quite business standing.
A Daily News reporter talked to a num-
Der of these boys and found them we'll
contentdd and satisfied with their
lot in life. One young colored man
had a cfAiir in the labratory of large
businesa building, and said that he
made fair living out of his business. He
had been there three months, and had
averaged $1.50 day. He thought that
now thatIwinter was coming on and the
occupants of the building were beginning
to find him out, his income would in
crease.
The great curse among these boys is a
love of gambling. Almost all of them
are well posted on race horses and, in
deed, on every sporting event, and bet
freely to the extent of their purses on
everything that comes up. Sometimes
they snake winner" but in the majority
of cases they "go broke" only to try
again as soon as they can make stake
by hard work. They are sharp, shrewd
class and often rise away above the shin
ing business" they have adopted. Some
of them get on the stage and, If
they show talent, often attain
high positions in the profession.
Some of them in some way get start IN
mercantile business, and few OF our
prominent merchants can look back to
the day when, box in hand, they accosted
passes-by. 9TH the expressive word:
'Ship lhe board of trade is repre-
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
INFANTICIDE.
VERDICT OF THE CORONER'S
JURY.

The jury impaneled Thursday evening
to hold an inquest over the remains of a
child unearthed under the pasture fence
on Mr.. G. M. Rogers place, northeast of
the city, yesterday returned verdict to
the effect that the child came to his death
at the hands of his mother, Fanny Owens,
alias Mary Taylor, well known colored
woman. Her arrest was Immediately or
dered by Justice Purnell. The evidence
in the case is wholly circumstantial, but
is very strong against the woman.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
AILTUAT SCIENCE AND SKILL

Could do to make Bensons Capcine Plasters, the
best porus plasters and also the best general ex-
ternaf remedy in the world, has been done. When
ever it is possible to improve them 1t 10 done.
Benson's pfasters are not made to impose upon the
credulous, but to cure disease Ihelr elnlhens sue
cess has procured for them the voluntary endorse
ment of 5000 physicians, pharmacists and drug
gists throughout the country, and the ontspoken
preference of the intelligent public. They are
prompt. powerful, Clearly and certain. They cure
where no others will even relieve. Refuse imita.
tons STYLED "Capsicin,r Capsicum" or "Capnein
plasters. Reputable druggists only. The ''lhree
Seals trademark on the genuine s ana 'ne wOru
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
CHEAP AND INFERIOR PORUS
PLASTERS

viii invariably disappoint you, and are not worth
even the few cents asked for them. Among the
numerous porns plasters offered for sale Benson's
Capcine Plasters alone merit implicit confidence.
They have won their great popularity with the peo
pie and gained the voluntary endorsement Of the
medical profession, by their unequalled curative
power, and by that only. When purchasing be on
your guard against worthless limitations under
misleading names, such as "Capsicin," "Capsi-
cum" "Capucin,n Capsicine, etc, as certain
huckstering druggists may try to palm them on on
with none but reputable and honorable DRUGGISTS,
Ask for Bensons, and see that 1t bears the Three
Seals' trade mark and has the word Capcine cut
In the centre.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
NO TARIFF ON INTELLIGENCE.

Now and then whisper comes even
from some very select circles, that it is
time to quit choosing men from abroad
to fill places of honor and emolument in
Texas. This whisper has been waited on
the air regarding the selection of stran-
gers for positions in educational institu-
tions. 1t is urged, for example, that when
professors for the State university are to
be chosen, none should be taken outside
the state. The same principle has been
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
A. L. OF III.
ANNUAL INSTALLATION OF Off
GERS.

ANN u AL INSTALLATION DE Or l.
GERS.
At the regular meeting, last night of
Eureka Council, No. 1852, American Legion
of Honor, the following officers were in
stalled to serve the ensuing term:
j. P. Rodney, commander.
r. Mahorner, vice-commander.
S. j. Won Koenneritz, orator.
p. NJ. Cuny, secretary.
F.V. Daniel collector.
A. E. Habicht, treasurer.
w. H. Cullen, guide.
A. w. Townsend, warden.
Joe Koen, sentry.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
Important to Ladies'.

Women are everywhere using and recommend
ing Parker's Tonic because they have learned from
experience that 1t speedily overcomes despond-
ency, indigestion or weakness IN the hack or kid
u have long been sufferer from female com
plants Have tried physicians and advertised
remedies, but without any relief whatever. With
but little hopes OF receiving any benefit, bought
bottle of Parker's Tonic The effect Of that one
bottle was so satisfactory that kept on using it,
and am to-day well and strong. II certainly is the
remedy for suffering women, and my advice 70 ali
is to use itN-MRs. y. DousIAss 50i West India
street, Chicago, Ill.
PARKER'S TONIC
Prepared by Hiscock & Co., HY.l
Sold by all Druggists in large bottles at One Dol
lar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
ROUGH ON CORNS.

Ask for Wells Trough on Corns,' 15c
Quick, compleate cure. Hard or soft
corns, warts, bunions.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
BUCHU-PARIA

Quick, complete cure, all kidney, blad
der, amp urinary diseases, scalding, init
ations. stone, gravel, cattarh, of the blad-
der IL. Druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
BED BUGS AND FLIES.

Flies, ants, reaches, bed bugs. rats,
mice, gophers, chipmunks, cleared out by
Trough on Rats" 25c.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
THIN PEOPLE

"Wells' Health Recover" restores health
and vigor, cures dyspepsia, impotence,
sexual debility. ST..
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
ROUGH ON RATS,

. Clear out rats. mice, reaches, flies, ants,
bed-bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers.
15c, Druggists.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07

Grand total of all occupations collected. Sl6,12O
! Following is the semi-annual statement
of Mr.. A. j. Jernigan, county treasurer
for six months, ending December 81, 1885,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
COUNTY FINANCES.
COLLECTOR NORRIS QUAR-
TERLY REPORT.
TREASURER JERNIGAN'S SEMI
ANNUAL STATEMENT.

Following is the quarterly report of
occupation taxes collected by A. R. Nor
ris, county collector of Tvavis county, for
the quarter ending December 81, 1885:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1886-01-07
PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND

Amouny invested in Travis county per cent
bonds, $1,000
Items of receipts and disbursements are
kept in the records of county treasurer's
Office, open to inspection. Done by order
of county commissioners.
, 1886-07-01

In his paper IN REST and Repair in
London Life" in The Fortnightly Re-
view, DIR. Robson Remembering to the
subject of an annual holiday-says there
can be no doubt as to the advantages of
this means of rest and recreation. Where
to spend a holiday and how best to enjoy
it are topics which should frequently en-
gage the thoughts of a man who is work
ing at high pressure. The idea of a holt
day. even if the realization be somewhat
distant, lessons present discomforts, and
the carrying out of a well-devised plan
enhances the enjoyment when the time
arrives. The number of ways in which
a holiday may be profitably spent is al
most infinite. Something definite should
be aimed at and lone during each Holt
day; an active-minded man must have
occupation of some kind even in his
hours of recreation. A change of work
is, indeed. a form of rest, and happily
there is no lack of subjects for every va
riety Of mind. By such means as these
mind and body are alike renewed and in
vigorated. Chicago News.
, 1886-07-01
, NEW

The president has declared that he will
not approve any mcasurc-not even an
appropriation bill-unless he has had time
to examine its provisions. This is a new
departure from the executive routine of
former administrations, as it has been the
custom for the president to spend the
closing hours of the session at the capitol.
IN signing appropriation bills, perhaps
without inspection and certainly without
more than a cursory examination. As a
consequence. many things might be-
under such procedure-carelessly or even
corruptly Incorporated in appropriation
bills without fear ofsuch scrutiny as would
detect them, aud, in point of fact, errors
did frequently appear in such enactments
after 1t became too late for correction.
Should the president adhere to his resolu-
tion-and he appears to have been con
structed that way-congress will have to
leavet time enough between their hast leg.
lslation and the time for adjournment to
admit Of a thorough examination of the
bills last passed. This new departure will
of course provoke hostile complaint, and
will be attributed to all kinds of motives
by party organs, but it will meet with the
approval of all fair minded men, i~rresnsc-
tive Of party. As tho Omaha Bee. ris.
ing above prejudice, well says:
In taking this attitude Mr.. Cleveland
, 1886-07-01


90 steadily mas the colonlzlng lnstinct
grown among the Germans, and SO numer-
GUS ana extensive nave been their acqui-
sition oil land III folyneslan waters, that
when' several weeks ago, 1t was announced
that the Samoan islands were threatened
with annexation the American
consul at Apia had taken upon himself
the responsibility OF assuming a protecto
rate over the group, the report was gen
orally credited and commented upon by
the press. The facts, us shown by a later
and full account OF the proceedings, to
some extent c%orrotorate the first report,
but the whole affair savors so strongly OF
burlesque as to provoke less Indignation
h mlrth, and resembles a travesty done
In comic opera Two rival kings coz
tend Tor the sovereignty-the pretender is
supported by the German influence, which
seems to nave obtained control Of the
commercial situation. As a consequence,
the rlghttul monarch applies to the Amer
lean consul, who is less a government
agent than a private trader, and the re-
suit is an imposing and fantastic per-
iormance unknown to the ceremonial of
nations-no less than the raising of the
United States flag over the assumed en-
sign OF Samoa. in token Of assured pr
te,tion. The timely appearance Of an
American vessel soon afterward lent moral
influence to the movement and it became
a grand success. Nevertheless, the two
hostile 'armles'-each consisting OF less
than half a hundred naked natives
are mi lodging each other in
Inc Jungle INT neither asplrant has re-
linqulshed his claim, but neither Bismarck
nor Bayard need concern himself about
the issue. The %farcical nature of the
affair may be gathered from the CORES.
pondcnt's description of the kings"
themselves. one of whom being in no..
, 1886-07-01

GEN. JOHN Z. Fremont, now in his
18th year, is preparing his autobiography.
including views o feminent contemporaries
and an account Of the great events, in
politics and war, in which he has borne a
part Few men who have attained equal
prominence, have so completely disap
peared from public view as Fremont has
done. His book, whatever may be its
intrinsic worth, will be an interesting con-
tribution to the history ofthe country dur
ing the the most eventful period of the
national life
, 1886-07-01

Soou cookery promotes temperance.
The London Sanitary Record states
that a few weeks ago several gentlemen,
members of the Newcastle lodge of Good
Templars, gave practical demonstration
of cookery; showing before a numerous
audience how to prepare several cheap
and useful dishes OIL hygienic principles
in a satisfactory manner. 1t was held
that there is a marked connection be-
tween temperance and good cookery, as
it is well known that many men are
driven to the public house through hav-
ing a good dinner spoiled by bad cook
ing. The demonstrations, which were
watched with no little interest and
amusement, especially by the female
portion of the audience, proved emf
nently successful. Exchange.
, 1886-07-01
Concerning Thunder and lightning.

Meteorologists have found that there
a be no thunder and lightning without
rain. When thunder is heard beneath a
clear sky, the reports must either come
from distant clouds or be the result of
some other cause than a discharge Of
electricity. Harvest or heat lightning is
produced by a distant storm. Thunder
seldom accompanies heat lightning, the
sound reaching only about twelve miles,
while lightning is often seen, by reilec-
ton upon nearer clouds, at a much
greater distance.-Chicago Times.
, 1886-07-01

w. n. Hunt can always be relied upon,
not only to carry in stock the best OF
everything, but to secure the agency for
such article as have well known merit, and
are popular with the people, thereby sus-
tanning the reputation Of being always
enterprising, and ever reliable. Having
secured the agency for the celebrated DR..
Kings New Discovery for consumption,
will sell it on a positive guarantee. 1t
will surely cure any and every affection OF
throat, lungs and chest, and to show you
our confidence. VIC invite you to call and
get n trial bottle free.
, 1886-07-01

M will either be ccnsured or ex-
ontratcd, as the house is not called upon
to act except on reports signed by a ma
iority Of the committee. The four Re.
publican committee men have submitted
a reportkfrom their standpoint: four of
the Democrats will report in a few days,
and the old man will give his individual
views on the subject. 1t is a deplorable
scandal at best, which involves Il cabinet
officer, though in this ease he seems to
have been rather imprulent than guilty.
Were the fact otherwise, and the officer
impeachcd, a Democratic president would
never accept his resignation in order to
facilitate his escape.
From the dispatches received last night,
however, it appears that Mr.. Hale. the
odd member of the committee, in addition
to relieving himself by giving his pecu-
liar views, has concurred with his Demo-
cratic colleagues. Therefore, when the
resolution is reached, the house will have
an opportunity of passing upon the report
Of its committee. The majority find no
evidence to sustain the charges, and the
verdict OF the house will undoubtedly be
one of acquittal
, 1886-07-01

Is SAUL also among the prophets?
Senator Edmunds, who seemed inclined a
few weeks ago to use the senate preroga-
live OF passing upon executive nomina-
tons for all it was worth, has brought in
n bill vesting in the president the sole
power of appointing, without senatorial
interference a large number of officers,
many of them Of great importance. THIS
is the proposition which the Republican
press has so ridiculed when advocated by
Governor Hill, of New York. Now it
will probably appear in a new light.
, 1886-07-01
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, 1886-07-01

In RATHER inconsistent phrase the
knights of Labor respectfully demand"
Of congress the passage OF the repeal of
the land laws The right OF petition is
assured, but the right of demand has no
constitutional guarantee, and members of
congress should continue to represent the
people at large, each man, to the best of
his ability, his own constituents.