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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
FIVE CENT HUMAN NATURE.
A Street Car Story from the City of De

Street Car Story from the City OF De-
troit.
You can cram good deal of human nature
into street car about o'clock in the even
ing. There was heap of it in Grand River
avenue car an evening or two since, when
half dozen people saw a man take $50
gold piece from his vest pocket, fondle it for
moment and then drop it into his left hand
pants pocket In about three minutes he felt
in his vest pocket for that money, and it was
gone. Then he felt in the other pocket and
suddenly rose up.
Lost anythingT queried passenger.
81 don't know-let's see-yes, havep
He felt in several other pockets, drew forth
a bunch Of keys, lump of rosin, pocket
knife, some troches and half dollar and
then exclaimed:
1--WE had my pocket picked of S20I"
Five passengers betrayed excitement Six
others were only casually interested Four
were skeptical, and seven winked at each
other and whispered that it was dead fake
Lose it in the carp asked a second pas
senger.
"Of course didl had it less'n five min.
utes agol"
"And your pocket has been pickedP'
"Sure enoughl Is there an officer on this
carp
do you mean to say you suspect meP' de
manded the man on the right
"Or mep demanded the one on the left
"But it's gonep shouted the loser. "Some
one has certainly robbed me-"
Five passengers whispered "RatsI" softly
to themselves, and four others gazed serenely
at the ceiling.
Conductor, stop the car" shouted the
loser, as he seized the cord and rang up FIVE
fares on the register.
"What Is itp demanded the conductor as
be came in. 81
"Some one has robbed mel"
"Feel in your left hand pants pocket, you
numb skull" shouted an old man on the op
posite seat.
His advice was complied with, and lol the
lost was found.
twenty-five cents, sirl" said the conduc-
| tor.
"What for7'
"Those five faresl"
1t was paid, and the victim offered to lick
anybody in the car before he got off. Then
he got off, shook his fist at the conductor
and darkness settled down upon the city and
sent the sparrows to their nests under the
eaves.-Detroit Free Press.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
"Mex,oo Bill of the Rio Grande."

New YORK Graphic
"Mexico Bill of the Rio Grande" is the
highfalutin' way Byron De Winton, of
Montana, signs himself on the hotel re g
lister. BE doesn't do it with any desire to
put on airs" however, but Just because
he is better known as Mexico Bill than as
Byron De Wnton. He is a modest man
and not inclined to brag of what he has
done. He is native of Montana, was
formerly United States scout, and was
with Custer for some time before his mas
sacre. He has also done service with
Texas Jack" and buffalo Bill" and is
thoroughly acquainted with the frontier.
The scout Is magnificent specimen
OF manhood, over six feet high,
with an intelligent face and long curl
ing hair. He was clad in a neat-fitting
suit of corduroy and monstrous white
hat. He has good address and is a
pleasing conversatlonalist, without any of
the bombast of the average frontiersman.
"Mexico Bill is a graduate of Heidel-
burg university, and speaks both German
and French. He succeeded in acoumulat-
ing wealth, and is off on tour of pleas
ure. When asked to tell something about
himself the scout said: 'There is moth
ing in my history worth telling about.
We have grand ountry, however, and it
is the place for young men who wish to
accumulate wealth. The territory is
growing very fast and in ten years it will
be admitted as a state. There is enter
prise and no mistake, and we extend the
hand of welcome to the stranger"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Comptroller Mccall.

From the Tyler Democrat and Reporter.
There is not nicer gentleman or clev-
erer man to be found anywhere than
Hon. John D. Mccall, comptroller of the
state of Texas, and as an official, he Is
exactly the right man in the right place.
The comptroiler's Office was never in better
condition than now and the comptroller
and his very efficient corps of clerks
and assistants can at once and with
out the least confusion or hesita-
ton show interested parties any
papers or give information, iand they all
appear to take the greatest pleasure in
being affable and commodating to all
callers. We understand that Mr.. Mccall
will again be candidate for comptroller,
and we feel sure that the people of Texas
cannot do better than re-elect him. In
dee d, up to this time he has 10 opposition
that we have heard of, and the chances
are that he will have none. The state
does not need better officer.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Two of Many.

Malcontent-Ah, this is a hard, cruel
world suppose would have starved to
death right in my early home if hadn't got
away, but Pm little better off yet.
Old Friend-I remember you got disguised
with everybody and everything because
others were more prosperous than yourself,
and you sold the pair of imported dogs your
uncle left you for money enough to go of
among strangers
"Yes, that fool Of Blinks bought 'em.
Blinks never had sense enough to come IL
when it rained; he could hardly feed himself
an yet he bought them big dogs of me. What
became of Blinksp
HE owns the finest dog kennel in thu
country and is rich. "-Omaha World.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
An AFFAIR in High Life.

First Man of the World-What's the mat
ter, Plantagenet, with you and Maud; are
you no longer friendsl
Second Ditto-A trifing misunderstood
ing. drove the governors coal cart around
to her house last Sunday to give Maud a
drive on the avenue. When | reached the
door the thought struck me that the horse
being white one, and Maud's hair bright
red
Third Ditto-Ah, she thought it a put VI
joba
Second Ditto-Exactly; and we haven't
spoken since, although, egad, l believe she
loves me still.-Life.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31

Ex-Oougressman VIM. R. Morrison, of
Illinois, has also been included in the
list of vice presidential aspirants, and he
frankly admits that he would like to have
the position, but is convinced that none
but an Indiana man can get it. He calls
attention to the fact that Indiana has
claimed and appropriated the honor for
three consecutive tim s, and says that
"the same reasons that gave it to Indiana
three times are likely to take it there
fourth" If Colonel Morrison is correct
in his views of the situation, probably
some Indianian who has not yet been
thought of in connection with the honor
may be nominated. 1t need not surprise
the country if it fell to the lot of the Tall
Sycamore of the Wabash to take the seq
ond place on the democratic tioket.-Bal-
timore Herald, Ind.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Affairs at Blgln.

SpeCIAl IeIeBrHH 70 une OIaVe5nIuH'
E1a1N, May 26.-To-day a large con-
course of people gathered at the school
house grove, and spent most delightful
day picnicing.
The Egin minstrel troupe gave an ex-
cellent performance at the McGinnis hall
for the benefit of the Elgin churches. A
fair audience attended and seemingly en-
ioyed themselves. After the performance
was over dancing was INDUCED in by the
Young folks until a reasonable hour, wher
all went home we'll pleased with theil
nights amusement.
The weather for the past week has beer
very warm, with frequent thunder
sho Ters.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31

IN WEN q n n M An and Nvh0shey Irme--
M uW H a k2RH its cured OF homo With.
- III 81 HWm out pain. Book OF pre-
W. UVU ticulars sent FEkEEs
-, =. ~ ,-l1,'usEs b. M.WOOIilBY, MD.
~ ATLANTA, Ga, Once 65H whitehall "
Tascott Heard From.

CHICAGO, May 26.-The much.t Dug ht
after murderer of Millionaire Smell, Will
liam H.. Tascott, has been heard from
again. Yesterday afternoon some men
fishing on the lake near Waukegan, picked
up a bottle sealed carefully, and on br' ak
ing it found copy of $4,000 re-
ward circular and letter dated Mil
waukee, March 23, signed VIM. B. Tascott,
The writer acknowledges having killed
SPELL, but says it was in self-defence, and
hopes heaven will forgive him the Grim e
for which men would hang him. He pro-
fesses to be unable to live longer as
fugitive from justice, and says his body
will be found in the ice neer Milwaukee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Pneumonia Explained.

1t is generally supposed that pneumonia
is due to the accidental penetration of spe-
ci6c microbes into the system, but the obser-
vatioDs of NJ. Jaccoud, French student of
the subject, show that the disease really
results from the development, under favor
able conditions, of microbic germs perma-
nently present in the system. A chief
condition of such development is sudden
chill, which explains the frequent coinci-
dence of lung affections with abrupt
changes of temperature.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
The Judge Had Travelled on Street Car.

The Judge Had Travelled on Street Cars.
Car Conductor-The company has no evi
dence against me, as you see, your honor,
never neglected to ring up fare in my life
Magistrate-No, they have nothing direct.
but they have proved that you live in fine
style and keep blooded trotter on SIS
week. You must account for that in some
way.
"Every night before leaving the car
shake out the straw and gather up the
dropped dimes, quarters and"-
"You are discharged Next case. "-Omaha
World.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
What He Wanted.

"Do you know Of any young man who is
tired of life and contemplates suicide" asked
a baseball manager of a travelling man.
mo, do not. What do you want with
such manr
"A good, impartial umpire. Merchant
Traveller
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31

1t is estimated that at least 500 counter
feits of the old masters, each of which
has been purchased at big price, are
hanging in the galleries of the United
States
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31

Shiloh's Vitalizer is what you need for
consumption, loss of appetite, dizziness
and all symptoms of dyspepsia. Price 10
and Is cents per bottle. Sold by Oscar
SamOsta
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31

The Rev. Geo. H. Thayer, of Bourbon,
Ind, says: "Both myself and wife owe Our
lives to Shiloh's Consumption Cure. Sold
by Oscar Samostz.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Election for Postmaster.

Special Telegram to the Statesman.
H1LIsBoRo, May 26.-The election hero
to-day for postmaster of Hillsboro passed
off very quietly, with the following result:
J. G. d. Buck, 300; Il. F. Fox, 2S8; A. L.
Blanchard, "a. an. eslts 49,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31
Disciples of OsculapIus.

amanda" said the mother, sharply, 81
heard that young man kiss you as he said
good night want to know what he does for
a ivingp
"He is disciple of Osculapius, mamma
replied Amanda, demurely.-Chicago Tri
bune.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-31

1t was paid, and the victim offered to lick
anybody in the car before he got off. Then
he got off, shook his fist at the conductor,
and darkness settled down upon the city and
sent the sparrows to their nests under the
eaves.-Detroit Free Press.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-18
He Could TelepraDb. Too

l heard a funny incident the other dav
Mr.. g. L. Woolley, the electrician of this
city, was dining at the Superior house in
Cleveland, and it so happened that the onlv
other occupants Of the table with him were
a bevy of lady telegraph operators. Mr..
Woolley has been very successful in his bpsi-
ness, and is able to crafty strong penchant
that he has for diamonds, and he generally
wears one or two of startling proportions
lie IS also an expert telegraph operator. AS
soon as they were seated one of the Young
ladies began to size him up; then placing her
knife blade between the tines Of her fork
She initiated a telegraph sounder and tele.
graphcd to her companions:
Get onto his nobs with the big diamond y
Woolley caught on at once, and as soon as
all the girls had turned their attention to
hlm he, in the same manner, telegraphed
"Ah, there! Are you all ong'
A general stampede of the ladies' followed
and they dined somewhere else that dav2
Grand Rapids Telegram-Herald.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-18
THE CAUSES OF MurIsM.
Why the Mute Does Not Use the Organ
Of c,,aocR--- -r,,,.t---- -,

Why the Mute Does Not Use the Organs
of Specifications Case.
Ordinary mutism is not due to anv defect
IN the vocal organs. but to deafness, either
born with the person or occurring so early as
TO preclude learning TO talk. The mute does
not use the organs Of speech simply because
he does not know how. Talking is really a
very complex process, and involves much
knowledge and more training.
But mutism may also be caused by laryn-
geal disease, OF by paralysis of the nerves
that work the vocal chords, so that it is i'm
possible to bring them together This is
known as aphOnia Somewhat resembling
this, yet wholly distinct from it, is what IS
called aphasia, an affection Of q certainSpart
OF the brain, which takes from the patient.
who may have perfect vocal organs and eniov
all the other powers of his mind. the power
to use words. Sometimes the loss is com
plete, and sometimes words can be uttered
but so unintelligently as to make nonsense
Perhaps mere Eyes" or ''non comes ont on
every attempt to speak. Another form of
mutlsm is of hysterical origin. This does
not mean that it is feigned, any more than
Jne terrible spasms of some hvsterical
patients are feigned. In the hysterical there
Is singular instability of the nervous svs-
OolH. Inc sllghJeSG cause often sets up the
widest disturbance of the whole nervous ma.
chinery.
The Boston Medical and Surgical Journal
gives the case Of a shoemaker, whose nervous
system had been injured by the use of alcohol
from his boyhood. Having spent the night
In the gutter after a drunken debaucb. he
was taken to the hospital, where he was tor
mented by countless hallucinations of SIGHT
Then his power of speech gradually failed.
until 1t was wholly lost. He at length fully
recovered his bodily health and became quite
rational. But he remained absolutely mute
and the officials, after the most thorough
testing, were satisfied that there was no de-
ceptlon in the case. Indeed he was exceed
lngly anxious to return to his home, but was
detained only because of his mutism. He
was finally dismissed in this condition. But
may at any time suddenly recover his power
OF speech, under some exciting cause.
Still another form of mutism results from
some insane delusion which impels the
patient to keep silent. Though the vocal
organs are perfect he may refuse to speal,
Tor months OF years.-Youths Companion.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-18
Missions for Contra, .,.,.

Almost all round Africa, and most mark
edIy SO along the coast Of Guinea. tbare
runs, for the breadth of from 20 to 15O
miles inland from the coast, belt of mala-
Tlous country, consisting Of low lying plains
anu vast mangfove swamps, which are COW
ered with masses of decaying vegetation
The climate is hot and moist. the SIM boo+s
1ercely down, and the foul fog which if
draws up from the stagnant waters is
charged with death. If it does not destroy
the HE at once, at least, like opium eatinG
II slowly saps all the vital forces The nobler
beasts OF burden themselves sicken and die
IN thlS pestilential atmosphere. No amount
OF care enables them to live out their natural
Term. Woe to the European visitor who
leaves his vessel and incautiously passas n
night upon the shore! He sometimes falls n
VIcUlm at once or, worse still, he carries about
hehceIorWard sentence of deatb within,
hlIllself. Sierra Leone itself has long baen
known as the white mans grave" Those
Europeans who manage somehow or other
10 acclmatlze themselves are generally the
least favorable specimens of their race
IL Is not, as Mr. Blyden points ont. the
''iittest," but the ''unfittest, d" who survive
Inc liner and more manly African races who
i've behind the coast ranges of mountains
ana within the central plateau, with its more
moderate temperature and invigoratjnp air
when they venture down TO this fever stricken
region, themselves gradually degenerate
physically and morally, even as did tho
hardy Samnites Of old when they pressed
down from their mountain fastnesses in the
Central Apennines to the luxurious shores of
Campania. With noble self-devotion but II
must be added, with strange short sighted
ness, European missionaries have thrown
themselves into this hopeless region and
with rapidly enfeebhng bodies and minds
nave labored on among a people who are
physically incapacitated evet, if Christian
lzed, for any vigorous exertion, till death
released them. Not a single missionary set
-lement, except the few struggling stations
along the pestilential Lower Niger. has 7
believe, yet been planted 100 miles from the
west African coast, among those nobler
races, such as the Mandingoes or the Fulabs.
one convert among whom would be worth MS
center OF new influence and as an omen of
lope for the future, any number Of natives
)f the coast.-Nineteenth Century.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-18
EvervthInr into Choosn-

Travellers in the land of sunny skies are
authority for the statement that there is
nothing in the shape of milk that the Ital-
ian peasant won't convert into cheese if he is
given half a chance. Every known animal
is subject to his tax for this purpose, and it
IS said that n Genoese sailor who was once
cast away on a south sea island went insane
from disappointment when, after months of
experimenting, he discovered that the milk
OF the cocoanut had no cheese in it.-Chicago
News.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-18
His Wnnnhn.l NIL

Admiral Hornby tells that whom To,d
CnarleS e,l Beresford was but small boy, he
jumped overheard and rescued from drown
ing stalwart Lancashire farmer. The man
was grateful to his rescuer, but his counte-
nance was overcast by a deep melancholy.
beihg reproached by his friends with his an
parent dissatisfaction at having escaped from
ueatn' ne exclaimed that he was thankful To
the MILDLY" who had risked his life in order
10 save his; but, he added, with the conscious
ness OF wounded dignity: "He's such a wee
scrap OF a chap. New York Tribune
Smyrna times., 1888-04-18
A self-saorifloing Boarder.

A young man was boarding with a family
more remarkable for ''plain livingn than
high thinking" The landlady remarked hi
the boarder one day, in gushing tones Of
gratitude; "Oh, Mr.. Moore, am SO glad Won
came to stay with us don't know what ,ve
should have done without you. You are ouT
only support" OU'
indeed, madam, replied the long sufferer
from sour bread and sloppy coffee. "Tm ex.
tremely glad that my money supports-er-.
somebody. Youths Companion.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-18
Prnfoniinn Anal... -,

Edward Atkinson, the Boston economist
mas been moved by Che recent fire and loss ~
ire IN Springfield tourgea law making prop-
erty owners pecuniarily liable for DAMAGE
70 me or limbs resulting from defects IN tbe
construction Of buildings, including INSULT
cheney OF fire escapes. II such a law were
passed, ne urges, property owners would
shift their burden TO the shoulders Of the In.
surance companies, and the latter wouId see
Detroit Free Press.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-18
Il NnreI - -.

Inc very latest thing out in the way Of
can be locked and sent through the raaiIs
without being tampered with. TTnon ar
back Of the envelope is a tiny stanls ~ ,,olS
or silver, over which fits anuoIv 4 ~, O,e ~
similar material attached to fhe a.. . ~, -
this is secured by dainty little nadIaalt am a
Yale lock. Upon the face Is an oTs,, siea
for the insertion Of card bear5s. o'..Ss
dress and the necessary postaoe s,.,'. s'-o ''''-
Chicago News s9 e''iif'-
Smyrna times., 1888-04-18
An AgnOstio Wow.

knowing, then, absolutely nothing of the
past and absolutely nothing Of the future.
and recognizing that one kind of develop-
ment brings happiness and the other unban-
plness, does it not become the clear and
obvious duty of every man. woman and
child to cultivate the one and discard the
Otherl
Cheer upl
Cheer up, if for no better reason, for your
own selfish enjoyment and, being cheered
but for your own selfish enjoyment, you will
ind yourself a radiator to your family. a
comfort to your friends, a benefactor to
your race.-Howard in Boston Glnhe
Smyrna times., 1888-04-18
THE RISKS NOT EQUAL.

In a Franco-Russian alliance the risks are
not equally shared by both powers. Russio
can bide her time, but France must bear oil
the brunt from the outset The gain of tbo
first battle would bring the Germans into the
heart of Champagne; with a second victory
they might surge on to Paris, while thenortb-
ern colossus would scarcely feel the blows
received by her provinces Of LitbuaDio
Esthonia and Poland. Every invasion Of
Russia has always ended in disaster To the
enemy; every invasion Of France has baan
successful. Perhaps railways may have de-
prived Russia Of that invulnerabilitv which
was secured to her in former davs bv dis
tances, and, perhaps, with a railroad ut his
disposal, Napoleon might not have baen
forced to evacuate Moscow. But there ig
something about Russia which cannot ba
seized upon. She is, as one might sav n
species Of inorganic being without either
heart or head at which a fatal blow could ha
dealt She is not possessed of one capital Of
which the capture would conduer n neace
and with her climate campaigns cannot he
indefinitely prolonged Surprising the czar,a
armies to be always defeated. the victor
would be troubled in cleaning the fruits of
ms trlumphs. And to what point must an
enemy advance before he can force Russia
to ask for terms9 Russia has a power of ro-
sistance resulting from her size and from her
structure, but this power Of resistance can
not be communicated to her allies. The
car may continue his struggle on the hanks
Of the Don and the Volga for months ofter
any western ally has been obliged to crv
enough
Spite Of her millions Of soldiers. Ruseio,,
strength IS, above all, defensive. Her nd
vantages, which in the course of another CEN
tury must make her the mistress of Eurona
Is IN her mass, but in that mass, the cause of
her great superiority in the defense Of nor
soil, is an obstacle to Offense. And so II hos
been proved by the last great war in which
Russia took part, when three campaigns were
needed to crush the Turks in Armenia and
Bulgaria. Without any doubt. united France
and Russia, well commanded, could boId
their own against all the rest of Europe: bnt
Frace, by her situation, would be the most
exposed, because she is the most vulnerable
ohe must face an enemy on every side. ON
every frontier, on sea and on land, in Furone
anu IN Africa, and without anv certaintv !
That her distant ally would have time Or |
means to come to her assistance. From n |
military point of view, all the ADVANTAGES of |
n Franco-Russian alliance will be for R1sSio. |
~ the dangers would be for France.-Paris |
'or New York Times.
Smyrna times., 1888-04-18
You Carry

a whole medicine chest in your pocket
with one box Of Ayers Pills. As the,
operate directly on the stomach and
bowels, they indirectly affect every
other organ Of the body. When the
stomach is out of order, the head is
affected, digestion fails, the blood be-
comes impoverished, and you fall an
easy victim to any prevalent disease.
Miss M. E. Boyle, of Wilkesbarre. Pa.
puts the whole truth in a nutshell. when
she says 81 use no other medicine
than Ayers Pills. They are all that
any one needs, and just splendid to save
money in doctors bills"
Here is an instance of