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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
Congressional Investigation.

Boston, August 25.-The members Of
the congressional immigration investiga-
ton committee have begun to hear
evidence relative to the alleged violations
of the contract labor law by Boston
firms. The hearing will be begun
Monday and will last three days.
The committee does not anticipate much
work in this city. Only about $4,000
immigrants land here annually, as against
100000 in New York. At the conclusion OF
the investigation at this place, the COM
mittee will discontinue work until after
the election, when il will go to San Fran.
c;scO
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
The Germans Fight Mil Siegel.
General Franz Siegel wrote Chairman

Brice as follows:
New YORK, August 10, 1888.
Dear Sir-Your letter dated the 14th
has been received o.day, and in answer
am sorry to say that on account of a
physical indisposition, which troubles me
great deal, am unable to speak at any
public meeting or be out at night for the
present, and can, therefore, not meet the
kind invitation to address the Sixteenth
Weird Democratic club of Brooklyn to-
morrow evening. You know that 1 am
with you in this struggle for the main
tenance and continuance of democratic
principles and government Gncluding
tariff reform), and shall do my best to
assist the national and state,committees in
their important and difficult work as soon
and atsuch time as am able to do SO.
Hoping and wishing that the meeting
will be a success and that the interests of
the "toiling masses as against the priv
legged classes" will be we'll understood and
vindicated by democratic majority at
the coming election, l remain very re-
spectfully and truly yours,
F. SIEGEL.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
BURNETT BUDGET.
The Rain Will Make -Four Thousand
More Bales of Cotton in Burnet.
Special Talagram IN tho Statasmap

The Rain Will Make Four Thousand
More Bales of Cotton in Burnet.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BURNET, August 25.-There is general
rejoicing here on account of the splendid
rain reported last night. At this place it
rained nearly'sll night. At Marble Falls,
VOLTS Crossing, Button, Lone Grove,
Llano and all other interior points SO far
heard from, the rainfall was ample for
present needs. Stage Manager Lancaster
says that as far west as Lone Grove, it
was very heavy rain; some lighter at
Llano, but good there and further west as
heard from. 1t is estimated by some that
this means from 5000 to 1000 bales of
cotton for this market more than would
have been made with dry weather for two
weeks longer.
Paul Price, known as the singing evan
gelist, will begin a series of meetings at
this place tonight. He has been with
both Sam Jones and Major Penn in the
revival ministry, and is quite well known.
Judge John F. Grow, leading citizen
Of Giddings, and wife are in town, guests
of their cousins, the Misses Alexander.
Judge Crow was one of the influential
workers in securing the extension of the
Arkansas Pass road now under contract to
Austin. He goes from here to Blanco on
legal business.
Judge j. L. Woodland, W. W. Brooks and
John S. Brownlee have been appointed by
the council as board of equalization for
the city for the next two years.
Alderman G. R. Sheriff. has rendered his
resignation, owing to his probable re-
moval from Burnett.
Hotel arrivals-Carl Sohmer, Mexico;
j. G. Maggie, Manor; A. q. Goeth, R. l..
HARRISON, James Tarrenoe, Austin; P.
Lomason, Detroit, Mich; DR.. A. j. Rey-
nolds, Florence, Tex; G. A. Duffy, St.
To1is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30

gained decided advantage, though God
frey made him work very hard. In the
last three rounds the punishment which
Godfrey received was terrible. jackson
rushed him around the ring and forced
him against the ropes, at the same time
raining fearful blows upon his head, and
trying in vain to beat him to the floor.
Blood was flowing very freely from God
frey's face, and in the nineteenth round
he saw there was no possibility of his
returning the punishment and gave up
the FIGHT
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
An American to be Knighted.

BLooM1NGToN, ILL.,, August 25.-William
Van Horn, president of the Canadian
Pacific railroad, now living in Montreal,
a former resident of Bloomington, Joliet
and Chicago, is about to receive the honor
of knighthood for his labor and success
in advancing railway projects on Cana
dian soil. He became citizen of the
Dominion some time ago. Mr. Van Horn
is product of Joliet, ILL.,, where he spent
his boyhood, and began his railway career
rs years ago as night operator for the
Michigan Central at that place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
AUSTRIA.
SATISFACTORY INTERVIEW.

VIENNA, August 25.-The Fremenden
Blatt (newspaper), referring to the an
nouncement that Count Kalnoky, Aus
trian foreign minister, had gone to Eyer
to meet Prime Minister Crispi, of Italy,
says the interview proves the cordial re-
lations between Austria and Italy have
not changed. Neither at Freiderichsruhe
nor at Eyer will the limit of peace be
overstepped. The interview should be
hailed with that satisfaction which an
impression of renewal of strength to all
for the preservation of peace affords.
Other Vienna papers comment upon the
interview in a similar strain.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
syrup Of Figs

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to cleanse the system when
bilious or costive; to dispel headaches
colds and fevers; to cure habitual CON
stipation, indigestion, piles, etc. Manu-
featured only by the California Fig Syrup
Company, San Francisco, Cal. Sold in DC
cent and $1.00 bottles by all leading
druggists. Crosby's Union Depot
Drug Store, Austin, Texas.
Drink Malto, % cents bottle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
The $4,000 Robbery.

PORTLAND, Ore, August 25.-Postmaster
Robick, of the Portland postoffice, makes
statement with reference to the missing
$4,000 package with the affidavits of P.
s. Wilmer, chief clerk, and d. L. Mcleod,
his assistant, appended to the effect that
the package left their Office all right, and
should have reached New York one day
earlier than it did.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
WASHINGTON NOTES.


WASHINGTON, August 25.-The republi-
can senators submitted proposition to-
day to the democratic senator's, that at the
end of this week both honses take recess
for two weeks to enable the sub-commit-
tee of the senate committee on finance an
opportunity to complete its tariff bill.
After consultation, Senator Beck reported
that the proposition had been refused.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
Woman Suffrage.

TACOMA, W. T.. August 25.-Papers
were filed and approved to-day, by Judge
Allyn, appealing from the recent decision
of the supreme court relative to womans'
suffrage, in the supreme court of the
United States.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
The Watermelon,

If not perfectly fresh when eaten, fer.
mentation takes place, which will, of
course, effect the bowels often with serious
results. Take in time DR.. Bigger's Huckle-
berry Cordial, the great bowel specific.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
ENGLAND.
DEATH OF SIR JOHN ROSE

LONDON, August 25.-News has been
received of the death of Sir John Rose,
formerly finance minister for the Domin-
ion of Canada. He was hunting in CATH
ness, in north Scotland, and fell dead as
he was about to fire at stag.
SETTLING VOLCANO.
LONDON, August 25.-The volcanic Nrup-
tions in the island of Lipari is still Tt ing
1t is impossible to approach the island.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
The Proteculonist Game.
Record.

Phihdelphla Record.
Fir-t clap heavy duty on imported
stuffs in order TO "protect labor" Then
import cheap labor to manufacture home
made s,uffs. Nothing further will remain
TO be done but to keep shouting for "pro-
| lection to labor" and pocket the swag.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
For Sleeplessness
Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate

Use Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
DR.. @. R. Drake, Belleville, Ill, says: 81
have found it, and it alone, to be capable
of producing sweet and natural sleep in
cases of insomnia from overwork of the
brain, which so often occurs in active
professional and business men,"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
Blame on Trusts.

They are largely private affairs, with
which neither President Cleveland nor any
private citizen has any right to interfere.
james G. Blaine's Portland speech.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-08-30
MIDNIGHT Report.

Temperature, rs; weather cloudy with
indications of clearing; wind in the north.
The city was very quiet; only one arrest
was reported.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
The New Riding Club.

The Metropolitan Riding. Club was or
ganized last night at the Riding Academy
with about twenty-five members. The
objects of the club are to promote socia-
bility, cross country riding and all sorts
of equestrian sports. There were present
Misses French, Tallmadge, Gardner, Cra-
craft, Freeman, Slydell; Messrs. Greger,
Thompson, Tallmadge, Pohndorff, Wal
ton, Tompkins DR.. Rust and Professor
Emmons The club will meet at the
Riding Academy every Wednesday even
ing at 8 O'clock for drill, hoping in this
way to become as proficient in the various
movements as was the New York Club
which came over for the opening of the
Academy. When spring opens excur-
sions into the surrounding country will
be made, and the members of the club an
ticipate a great deal Of pleasure from the
new organization.
The officers are; President, Mr.. Thomp-
SOM secretary, Miss French daughter of
Congressman French of Connecticut, and
treasurer Mr.. Tompkins.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
CITY NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

The Republican National League met
last night.
The Y. NJ. G. A. Literary Society dis
cussed the freedom of the Press last
night.
John Brosnan has withdrawn his ap-
peal and paid the $40 he was fined for
keeping an unlicensed bar.
The late George w. Morses will was
filed yesterday. His widow inherits all
his property and is named as executrix,
The Maryland Democratic Club met
last night in Elks' Hall. Addresses
were made by Representatives Compton
and Hooker.
The Central Democratic Committee
met last night and changed the dates of
the primaries and convention 10 the Sd
and the 9Th of next month respectively.
The Diplomatic Corps did not attend
the Potomac's Fair last night because of
the Emperor's death. The evening was
highly enjoyable, however to those who
were present.
Lucy A. Lassiter mas sued the In
land and Seaboard Coasting Company
for $4,000 damages. She says she en-
gagged a stateroom on the Lady of the
Lake from Norfolk to this city, and was
not al lowed to occupy IL.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Florence appeared at the
National last night In double bill,
"Husband Hunting and "Dombey IL
Son." and good-sized audience was on
hand to enjoy 1t. Mr.. Florence as
Professor OpStein does the German char
acter with grace and finish that would
make native proud of himself. AS
Captain Cutie, Mr.. Florence is too we'll
known to need diagram and explana-
tory notes. All around, the performance
was a success. Tonight "The Mighty
Dollar"
The Authors Readings appointed for
Saturday matinee and Monday evening
at the Congregational Church is enjoying
an advance boom.
Vernona Jarbeau isn't very big, but
what there is of her is laid out in ac-
cordance with Hogarth's line of beauty.
Ditto Miss Sutherland.
Professor Carpenters Hypnotic bill at
Willard Hall is still drawing like a
plaster,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
The Authors Readings.

The following ladies, who have taken
an earnest interest in the proposed Au-
thors' Readings, compose an auxiliary
the Copy right League Miss Bayard,
Mrs. O. 5. Fairchild, Mrs. w. @. Endicott,
Mrs. w. G. Whitney, Mrs. d. NJ. Dickin-
son, Mrs. w. f. Villas, Mrs. John M. Har-
Ian, Miss Waite, Mrs, j. r. Hawley, Mrs.
Jonathan Chaee, Mrs. George Hearst,
Miss Anna l., Dawes, Mrs. p. II. Sheri-
dan, Mrs. A. w. Greedy, Mrs. Daniel La
mont, Mrs. S. G.. Ward, Mrs. John Hay,
Mrs. George Kennan, Mrs. Alex. G. Bell,
Mrs. Edward Beale and Miss Julia
Schayer.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
Fine Wines and liquors.

One of the most prominent wine and
liquor establishments in the National
Capital is Tharp's, at Sls + Street north
west. II Is here where the peoples favor
ential gentlemen of this community, sim
ply because 1t Is pure and its medicinal
effects are acknowledged to be eiiicacious
as well as exhilarating, His stock of yint-
ages is unexoelled in this country for
flavor and purity.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
Don,t RnIn yonr stomnchs

Bulletin No. 13, Division OF Chemistry Of
Agriculture, makes some startling revelations
as TO the impurity OF beers sold here, In the
manufacture of which salicyllc acid bicar.
Donate of soda, sulphite, and other poisonous
substitutes are used. Among this class so
enumerated are the Milwaukee Wis; Alex
andrla, Va. ST. Louis, Mo; Philadelphia, Pa,
and Washington, u. c., while the same pub.
liCaton gives the Cincinnati Beer a clean bill
as to purity. This is a statement of facts
made from the official publication of the De-
partment, the highest authority In the coun-
try. Physicians Of hospitals and Others can
obtain an analysis of the Cincinnati Beer by
applying to L. II. FINLEY,
1905 ID 81. n. w
Sole Agent for the d. G.. of Chris Moerin's
Cincinnati Beer, The Queen of Beers.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
Johns Elegant and Popular Re-
taurant.

Johns Elegant and Popular Res
taurant.
This centrally.located and long established
restaurant, on the corner of Seventh and ID
streets northwest Is one of the lnest and best
conducted establishments IN the city, 10 has
q national reputation for the superiority of
its oysters, which Is ono of the specialties Of
this restaurant.
The oyster is favorite article OF diet with
the great majority of American people, and
this restaurant has improved facilities for
preparing the luscious bivalve that never fails
TO please the most fastidious connoisseur.
Meals Of every description, hot and cold
lunches, always ready to be served. The
finest brands Of liquors and cigars dealt in.
Prompt service and courteous treatment
TO all who may favor this popular resort.
This Observation-Disclosures makes a spec.
ialty in serving select steamed, withno extra
charge.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
Sullivan and Mitchell.

EDITOR CRITIC: Can you tell me John
Sullivan's age and height? When did his
fight with Paddy Ryan take place? How
old is MITCHELL Il. G. @.
[Sullivan was born in Boston October
10, 1858. His height is feet l0l inches.
He fought Ryan at Mississippi City, Feb
ruary 7, 1892. Mitchell is 20 years of age.
EN-
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
Rudden,s Instnllment Uonses.

This is the pioneer installment establish.
ment of the National Capital, centrally To-
west. Mr.. Ridden has Just received large
invoice OF spring goods, including Refriger-
ators, Baby Carriages, &c. Also a full sup
ply of Furniture Carpets, Stoves, Oilcloths,
&c, all Of which he offers at the lowest cash
prices on the installment plan-either weekly
or monthly payments, to suit his patrons.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
Is II aUnn or "Down

EDITOR CRITIC: There appears to be a
confusion of tongues when speaking Of
visiting the Capitol. constantly hear
citizens and visitors in the West End of
the city say: 'Im going up to the Cap
itol," or "rm going DOM to the Capitol"
Now, which is correct? BABEL.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
Sometimes People Mean wha They

Fancy Seamless Straw Mating, 35c., laid.
Complete suit (Oak) Reed Furniture, s33
A splendid Baby Carrrige. s17.
We carry neat line OF Furniture, Carpets,
Wall Papers, etc. Our prices will stand any
kind Of comparison You can make. Invesi.
gate for yourself and you will be entirely
satisfied with fair dealing. Prices guaranteed.
W. II. HOUGHToN Il Co.
IO1t u N NV
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.
a st,cet-Car Driver Points a Pertinent
MornI.


EDITOR Critic: While riding in a street
car the other day witnessed a little Incl
dent which, though trifling in itself
struck me so pleasantly that ! think it
worth repeating. II was ON one of the
"bobtail" cars, and the only passenger,
beside myself, was a middle-aged woman.
An ordinary, every day, unattraotive
woman one of the kind whom we would
expect to see in crowded car hanging on
to a strap indefinitely. She carried, in
addition to a number of small packages,
q large roll of unruly papers which, to
her evident annoyance, persisted in un-
rolling itself every time she unconsciously
relaxed her grasp uponit. noticed this in
vague, far off, other-sde-of-the-car sort
of way, and remembered that had
string sin my inside pocket which,
properly applied, would render the ire
pressbe papers more tractable, but, of
course, IL was no affair of mine.
She had just rolled them together for
the fifteenth time and had taken fresh
grip on them, which hoped would last,
when the door at the front of the car was
pushed opened and the big, clumsily-
mittened hand of the driver thrust In
with half dozen rubber clasps olinging
to it. could you use these, madam"
he said, and she not only could and did
use them, but thanked the donor so
gratefully that ! regretted at once, and
am regretting still, my failure to get
ahead of him by the prompt offer of that
string
Several inconvenent little morals sug-
gest themselves at this point, but as they
are quite obvious and ] have already
appropriated more of your valuable space
than intended, l will allow the reader
to figure one out to suit himself.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
A Terril,In Annidnnt

sheuld excite no greater interest than these
wonderful bargains. Good Confortables,
bOc.; Blankets, 75c. per pair: Fruit OF the
Loom Cotton, sac At Brodhead & Co.'S
O07 + street northwest.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
A Rule Su ggested.

EDITOR CRITIC: In the problem sub
mitted by X. Y. q. in Tuesday evenings
CRITIC, he should have added the amount
paid by each, which is evidently $500.
All similar problems may be solved by
the following rule: From the whole
amount paid for the land, take the value
at the given difference per acre and re-
serve the remainder. Multiply the afore-
said value at the difference in price by
four times the whole amount paid by b,
and to the product add the square of the
reserved remainder; of this sum extract
the square root and to it add the reserved
remainder. Divide this sum by twice the
whole number of acres, and the quotient
will be what b paid per acre. In the
problem stated, B gets 50 1919 acres and
A AZ 7-19 acres.
A merchant gives his note. 10 per cent.
from date, for $2,442.04. What sum paid
annually will have discharged the whole
at the end of five years? A. l..
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
Looki Looki Looki-pefy CompetItIon.

WIZ sell for one week. and positively one
which is complete In the Furniture Depart
ment, for 10 per cent. of net cash prices.
Bretbarths, odd Fellows Hail. Seventh
Rireei northwest.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
f. ID. HIS Compliments to x. Y.

EDITOR CRITIC: In answer TO tx. Y.
H." (Tuesday's CRIT1c), / will say that 1
solved the problem given by F. Werber,
jr., and not the one that he (''X. Y. Z.")
had in his mind. l never saw either
problem before, but my solution is not
only not "absurd," but is absolutely cor
rect. The values per acre are but as
sumed values and are chosen, not be-
e iemd bnt bepansn tSey @ f hear tba o @
proportion to each other. Substitute the
values $3.50 and $3.50 for $1.75 and So. .25,
and the results will not be changed as to
the number of acres each one gets, and
Anxious Inquirer" will find that in
stead of closing" they may declare a
handsome dividend. The answers to A.
ID. LIS problem are 26s distance aide
travels) and 13t distance from starting
point. L. d. III.
Washington, March Is, 1888,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15

'Breathes there a man with soul so
dead, who never to himself has said, III
Oil ~ Eyes, a few light weights"
Bully boy with glass eye, is what a
chap termed bottle of DR.. Bull S Cough
Syrup, Twenty-Five cents.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
WASHINGTON CRITIC
CITY SPECIALS.
The only Perfect RemedV

For habltual constipation, dyspepsia and
kindred Ills is the famous California liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup OF Figs. II strengthens
as well as cleanses the system, Il Is easily
taken and perfectly harmless.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
The q. A. II. 70 Attend

The members of the G. A. II. are to
attend the Potomac's Fair tonight In a
body. They will assemble at their head
quarters at 1;30
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15

"AIuernoy DIRTY WdBUnb'
Fresh Alderney butter, churned every morn
per n. Also cottage cheese, buttermilk and
sweet mfk, &c. per OF. Cream. 15c. per at.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
Washington Apain Wins.

The Washington nine had little
trouble in defeating the Birmingham
ALA team yesterday making 10 hits TO
the others Z and runs TO 8. Irwin at
third made the only error made by the
visitors. Tom Deasley, the new catcher,
made his first appearance in Washing
ton uniform and backed up O'Day in
lirst-olass style, In Wilmot, Hoy and
Deasiiey Washington has certainly made
ACQUISITIONS.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
Natural Gas Enough.

EDITOR CRITIC: Why does not the "Ex-
Pittsburger," who wrote to you yesterday,
look on Capitol Hill? Ex-MEMBER.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
REASONS
Why Ayers SarsapariIIa is
preferable to any other for
the cure of Blood Diseases.


Because no poisonous or deleterious
Ingredients enter into the composition
Of Ayers Sarsaparilla.
Ayers Sarsaparilla contains only
the purest and most effective remedial
properties.
Ayers Sarsaparilla is prepared with
extreme care, skill, and cleanliness.
Ayers sarsaparilla is prescribed by
leading physicians,
Ayers Sarsaparilla is for sale
everywhere, and recommended by all
first-class druggists.
Ayers sarsaparilla is a medicine
and not beverage in disguise.
Ayers sarsaparilla never fails to
effect a cure, when persstently used,
according to directions.
Ayers Sarsaparilla Is highly con-
centrated extract, and therefore the
most economical Blood Medicine in tho
market.
Ayers Sarsaparilla has had sue
cessful career of nearly half century,
and was never so popular as at present!
- Thousands OF testimonials are on
file from those benefited by the use Of
Ayers Sarsaparilla.
PREPARED by
Or. ]. G. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Price 81 six bottles, o.. Worth o. bottle.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15

VISITING CARDS neatly engraved from your
plates at rs cents per hundred. Kervand,
1912 Pennsylvania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15

For Washington Dressed Beef
go TO John r. Kelly, stalls 629, 629 and $40
Centre Market, and 206 and 209 Northern
Liberty. Corned beef O speciality.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
HOUSE FuRNrsHEI

1t Is the Best.
Ask for II. Schlitz's Milwaukee Lager Beer
For sale by all leading houses.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15
"Alderney Dairy wagons"

MoNodRAMs and address dies stamped In
colors at low figures. Kervands, 1912 Penn
sylvania avenue.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15

To the Ladies.
Send your lace curtains to the Swiss Steam
Laundry, 1922 street.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15

England uses 20 pounds of sugar per
capita to the United States so pounds.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15

The Queen or Beers
. is a triHe higher in price, but OF superior
Quality to all others.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15

Until April
we will make discount of 10 per cent on all
purchases made from us for cash on or before
delivery. Furniture, Carpets, Upholstery
Goods and Bedding. All goods marked in
plain figures. w. b. Moses q Son,
Eleventh and L sts u, w.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-15

BITHoGRAPH CHECK Books made to order
Handsome designs. Kervand, 1912 Pennsyl
yania avenue.