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Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-08-30
TCHo DID LOWEST

Une prophets a vendre q sacri
fee. Un lot ct une bonnie maison
sur la 2eme Rue n. 3. pres de la
l2eme avenue pour $l,400 sur
paiemenls faciles. S'adresser q
q. DEMEULEs.
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Vim de Bourgogne q $l.25 le gal
Ion, q la Compagnie DIES wins de Ia
Californie--oMce 3 Minneapolis
2533-255.-2e AVENUE SUD.
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Jusqu'a nouvel avis, M. z. De-
meules Sc tiendra a son bureau
1ous les samedis solr de Z a 9 heu-
res
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DIR III. A. Pinault de St Michael
a visite hier l'exposition.
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CO stante de % ans par I'emploi Dun re.
nede tres simple en- enverra la descrip.
ton gratis en- franqais a quiconque eu
tenn ignera lie desir. S'Adres err Nichol-
8 n, III, MacDougal St., New-York.
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NaiSSanCe.

En- cette vile lie Is courant,
Nine e.. Lefebvre, un fills.
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M1NNEAPoL1s. 80 AoUT, 1888.

LIE DR. NJ. Pinault d'Oss6o est
parti pour lie Canada, appele par
une ma!adie grave de son ven6ra
bic pere.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
The Show Could Now Begin.

What funny things man in the box office
sees. The other day l was in the treasury
department of a theatre for a while. 1t was
a matinee day. Among the people in line
was a chap whose makeup indicated that he
was in the city to see the sights.
~ would like to have one of your best
Seats" he said, as he looked in at the window
just as chicken in coop looks out at a
grain of corn which it can't reach. s
dollar and a half, +" was the reply.
''Got any cheaper!"
sob, yes; got 'em for ST. seventy-fve fifty
and twenty five cents"
"Gimme fifty cent ticket"
"All right; there you are"
"Has the show begun yet?'
"Not yet"
"How long before it will beginp'
"Just as soon as you get seated" said the
treasurer, in way that was matter of fact
1--WE have been waiting for you"
"HeyI" said the countryman.
81 say we have been waiting for you. 1
was afraid you wouldn't come. Please step
in so as not to keep the company waiting"
The countryman looked at the treasurer
for half minute, and then asked:
elbow did you know was comin"-Chi-
cago Mail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
a Definite Answer.

One of his colleagues in the senate said to
Mr.. Palmer, of Michigan, the other day:
palmer, l suppose that between legiti.
mate numbering, lumber stealing and fires,
the timber is getting pretty scarce in Michi-
gan"
For moment Mr.. Palmer looked at his
friend pityingly and then replied:
"Just to think what a common school sys-
TEN we have and, with it all, a United States
senator to ask such a question! Why, my
dear sir, there is timber enough now standing
in the state of Michigan to make three board
fences, posts and ALL fifteen boards high,
clear around the earth once year for fifteen
years"
That removed the questioner's doubts-at
least in Mr.. Palmer's opinion, suppose
Chicago Herald.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
No Rise in Rent.

Madam" said the landlord. of a Park
street house, as he called the other morning,
81 have come to tell you that-that"-
THAT you are going to lift the rent S. per
month" she interrupted.
"Well, Yes. Rents have sharply advanced,
you know"
"Well, we won't pay it."
"No, suppose not, and you will move the
1st of May"
eyes, sir; and meanwhile you can put
sign on the house l shall be only too happy
to show people through
Indeed, but you are very kind"
sob, no, l amt. Our cat died this morn
ing, and I'll chuck her body into barrel
down cellar and tell everybody that we are
going to move on account of sewer gas"
"Ehl WhatF'
"And if one cat isn't enough I'll get an
other, and also add an old Goldfish"
Madam, do you like the house5'
"Fairly we'll"
"And is the present rent satisfactory"
Perfectly So"
"Then stay for another year. prefer to
keep good tenant even if don't get quite
so much rent. Good day madam, and if you
want any repairs made please send me
word. Free Press.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
The Kesnlts Came


"What are you doing herer asked a police
man of a colored man who had his eve glued
to knot hole in an alley fence on the Brush
farm the other morning.
"Waitin', sah."
''FOr what.n
Results
what resultsm
MAN sent me up to whitewash de kitchen
ceilin' Woman said she'd do de job herself
an save fo bits
"Wellm
''Shes mixed the liquid, sab, and hunted
mp an ole brush wild about fo'teen hairs III 1t.
Now she's gttin' ready. She's tied an apron
ober her head, stuck broom handle into de
brush, an is luggin' de pail into de house.
Now de hired gal is putin all de chairs out
doahs."
Anything elser asked the officer after a
long wait,
"Jist a minute, sab; de results ar almost
heah.n
Another minute went by, and then there
was wild yell from the house, followed
by crash, and the man at the knot hole
chuckled:
"Jist like 6ggered! De woman appears,
Boat eyes ar full of lime, an when she fell
off de char she almoas' busted cherry bone in
her body. Now de hired gal has come out.
Now de woman in de mex house runs in.
Now de victim sots down on a box an dew
ar rubin her eyes wild 4ag. Now de hired
gal runs into de house to ring up de police an
de fire engines an de doctors, an ="
"And whatM
''I'll call agin arter dinner an dey'n well
come me wild hostile arms an give me de fo'
bits an frow in an ole suit of clothesI-De-
trot Free Press.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

From the last issue of the Arizona Kicker
we Gull the following:
eve notice that some humpbacked coward
has tackled up written packard on the post
Office door asking why we have not been run
out of town. If the man who wrote it will
reveal his identity, and if we can't put him
two feet under the ground inside of five
minutes, we will agree to cancel the insur-
ance on our Office, set the shanty on fire and
leave town on foot
at has been remarked that whenever a
stranger who looks like detective appears
in town about four-fifths of our leading
citizens hunt their holes like foxes. This
matter has been carried so far as to seriously
interrupt business. We wish strangers would
keep away. "-Detroit Free Press.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
Pleaded Guilty.

COLUMBUS, KY, May John ard Bill
BIalock. Of the BlalOck burglsr gang, were
arraigned in cou't yesterday, upon a.
charge of murder in the first deg for.
the killing Of Constable David Gordon, on
the night Of March 16, 1888. They plead
ed not guilty. Later in the day, with the
consent of the prosecution, they Withdrew
this plea, and entered one of guilty Of
murder in the second degree. They have
not yet been sentenced.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
Moods and lenses,

Two little twins, Louisa and Julia by
name, illustrate in their queer speeches the
hard work which children have in mastering
the parts of speech:
One day their mother missed Louisa, and
as Julia had just been out at neighbor's,
she fancied thu, perhaps Louisa had been
with her.
Julia" she asked, "did Louisa go ont with
you"
mo, mamma" said the little girl, ''she
didn't been; saw she at the window when I
was wentin'r-Youth's Companion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
His Ambition.

"Willie," said the good pastor, who was
taking dinner with the family, 81 suppose
you will be a literary man, like your father,
when you grow up
"Nope," said the little boy addressed, as he
looked at the somewhat meagre array of del
icacies on the table with lofty scorn, "liter-
airy nuthin'! I'm goin to be $4,000 cook"
Chicago Tribune.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
The Spirit of the Law.

Uncle Rastus to his employer, a lawyer
Dey's er man waitfn' outside de do, sab, TO-
twenty-f' GEMS TO- cahrin' in de coal, sab.
Lawyer-But, Rastus, l expected you to
carry in that coal
Uncle Rastus-Yes, sab; butyo' see, Mistah
Blank, was only hi'ed to do de office wuk,
an was 'fraid dat eff 1 cahrid in de coal
'twouldn't be legal, sah.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
The Most Agre cable

As we'll as the most effective, method of
dispelling headaches, colds and feyers, or
cleansing the system, 8 by taking few
doses of the pleasant California liquid
fruit remedy Syrup of Figs. Sold in 90
cents and 81 bottles, by all leading drug
gists. II. A. Crosby. agent, Austin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
What He Meant.

Dom Piatt is noted for the illegibility of
his handwriting and when he sent note to
friend the other day the friend was shocked
to read postscript which read: II am in
blamed hornets nest After some further
study it was discovered that what Piatt had
really written was: 81 am in blessed haven
Of rest" He meant the Providence hospital.
Journalist
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
At a Reduced Price,

Customer Ito Boston milliner)-The hats
are very beautiful, lin with a sigh am
afraid they are too expensive.
Boston Milliner-I can show "The Sulli-
van" hat to you, madam, style that is very
pretty and has been very popular.
Customer will look at it.
Boston Milliner to saleswoman)-Miss
Parker, will you direct this lady to the
bargain counter, please.-New York Sun.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
An ApDropriate Motto.

Mr. Mould lin book store)-I want you to
get me up an appropriate motto to hang in
my undertaking establishment.
Dealer-How would "Honesty the best
policy" doc
Mr.. Mould-That's too much of a chest
nut.
Dealer tcontemplatively)-H'm how does
"Is life worth livingm strike yous
Mr. Mould-Good, that's just the thing!-
New York Sun.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

Teacher-So you can't do simple sum in
arithmetic Now, let me explain it to
you. Suppose eight of you have together
forty-eight apples, thirty-two peaches and
sixteen melons, what would each one of you
get! Cholera morbus," replied Johnny
Rare Bits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
The First on Record.

A remarkable case of longevity has been
discovered at Grafton, Pa, i'll the person of
John Fosdick, aged 1902 years. Remarkable,
because John can't read fine print without
spectacles Indeed, his eyesight is SO poor
that he can't read any kind of print. He is
the first centenarian discovered who could
not tread fine print without glasses. Nor
ristown Herald.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
A Good View.

$50 you are going to move, Mrs Mar
joram"
eyes, Mrs. Sweetbriar; into lovely house
on k street"
"Has it good view!"
81 should say it had. Why, we can look
right into the dining room next door and see
the family eat their meals.n
Dear, dear how lucky you always are."-
Detroit Free Press.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

First Thief lin drug store)-Here's show
case full Of cigars, Jake; can't carry 'em all.
Which ones will we take?
Second Thief-Wsat 'er they marked?
'Some 'er marked twenty-five cents each,
some fifteen, some two fer a quarter and
some straight tenn
"No five cent marks!"
"No.n
Let 'em alone; guess they're none of 'em
worth stealing "-Omaha World.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

DR.. j. G. Ayers's widow is reported to
be worth $25,0OO,000. 1t must be pres
ent comfort to those who, in days gone
by, forced the lit lie bits of bitterness down
their reluctant gillets to reflect that they
we're contributing to the happiness of
somebody.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

An agricultural journalist tells how to pre-
vent dog from killing hens. Another good
way is to shoot the dog before buying your
hens. Agricultural editors cannot be ex-
pected to know everything about farming,
never having engaged in the business, and
we take pleasure in giving them pointer"
now and then.-Norristown Herald.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

Joshua L. Hawkins, of South Hawkins
vile, Me-, is one of the most eccentric men
in the county He is 81 years of age, yet he
obstinately refused to split cord of wood
before breakfast or to walk ten miles day.
His condition occasions his family much I'M
easineSS It'd Bits
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
The YOUNG PEOPLE.
Young Man Who Succeeded in Lifting
the Family Curtain.

W no III
the Family Curtain.
Why cannot the parent in preparing len
FAINT terrible for expected guests be wise TO
warn against the actual snares that lie in
waltz For example, friend told us this
week of recent visit she had made where
her hostess all too evidently 'made COM
pany' of her, Seated at the breakfast table
the little terror piped out, 1.-TWO kinds of
meat on the table! never saw such a sup
per as that before" They tried yet again,
and served poulet for the midday meal.
Again lenfant terrible. THAT was my
chicken they killed. Poor chickie That was
my chickie, Miss -.n Miss - would
gladly have spared the poor victim after this
appetizing remark, but as there was at this
session but one kind of meat on the table, the
laws of politeness forbade, and she partook
with the best possible grace of the pet of the
poultry yard.--BOSton Commonwealth.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
An unn,easant Coincidence.

Miss Caustic-How persistent Mr.. Speck is
in his attentions to you, my dear.
Miss Sopht-Isn't he, though: l really
think he is not just right in his mind.
Miss Glow discerning you are, my dear.
Exactly the same idea occurred to me-
Judge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

The corner stone of the old Masonic
building Of Savannah, Ca, was found the
other day, and showed no sign of having
been disturbed since it was placed in po-
sition in 1893. 1t contained only an
English half-penny and an American cent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

Professor Louisa Reed Stowell was at
tackt d at Ann Arbor, Michigan Saturday
evening, with severe hemorrhage Of the
stomach, and has been very low ever
since. Her recovery is doubtful. Mrs.
Stowell has been one of the foremost
writer's on microscopy in the United
States.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
The Fitness of Things.

Dumpsey injecting Popinjay, satchel in
hand)-What! you aren't going to take your
vacation at this time of year!
Popinjay-You bet l am! Mrs. Popinjay
begins housekeeping this week.-Burlingto
Free Press.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
Ono Sign.

"Don't you believe the milk l sell you Is
pureT asked milkman of customer VINO
complained that the tactical fluid looked
rather blue.
Il won't tell you what 1 believe replied
the customer, "but 1 know your milk makes
my mouth water. Hotel Mail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
SEXUAL POWER

Positively and Restored in to 10 days;
EFFECTS IN 81 HOURS; almost immediate
relief. No nauseating drugs, minerals, Pills OF
CONNECTION, composed of fruits herbs and
plants The me ct POWERFUL I0NiG
KNOWN Restores the Vigor, Snap and Health
tcllsrs. Address SAN MATEo MED. Co., P: o.
box 4Sl, st. Louie, Mo.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
The Hardest to Hear.

Old Gentleman Ito ccnvict)-What is the
most Objectionable feature you find in prison
life, my dear friend?
t--Wisitors-New York Sun.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

Mr. Whitman's Nemesis Aroused at Last.
An exchange has printed a poem "after
Walt Whitman" 1t is time some one got
after Walt.-Pittsburg Chronicle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
Nature Comes to the Rescue.

The recent discovery of an ink lake in Col
orado is considered timely in view Of the
coming campaign. Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

After dinner take one of Carter's
Little Liver Pills and you will be free
from sour rising of food from the stom-
ach. Try the IN and be convinced.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

Group, whooping cough and bronchitis
Immediately relieved by Shiloh's cure
Sod by Oscar Samostz.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

Shiloh's cough and consumption cure 10
sod by us on guarantee. 1t cures con-
umption. Sold by Oscar Samostz.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

The BARRIERS is strange profession. You
seldom see one that is not at the head
Yonkers Statesman.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
A Trifle Run Down.

Chicago Physician to Mrs. Breezy)-I am
sorry to hear that your daughter is not well,
Mrs. Breezy. Is it anything serious.
Mrs. Breezy-Oh, fancy not; but Clara is
of such an ethereal, delicate organization
that the least thing upsets her.
Chicago Physician-She didn't say what
she thought the matter wasl
Mrs. Breezy-No; she simply complained
at breakfast this morning of feeling very
rocky.-New York Sun.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
THAT UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY.
EX Mill, ETC.

As the burglar crept softly into the Win
dow of Parlor B, sixth floor, back, where the
prince was sleeping, slight noise caused by
his pushing the match safe, weighing three
and alfpounds, off the end of the slate man.
tel so that it fell upon tin cuspidor, awoke
the sleeping man. In an instant the robber
pressed a revolver to the temple of the prince
and whispered hoarsely: Your money
every dollar-shell OUT" With a hooking
laugh the prince rolled over, hunched up the
blankets and composed himself to sleep.
Away, slight man., he said, 81 defy you; 1
settled my bill for two days last night" The
robber paused a moment irreSolute: then
emptying his pockets on the poor mans bed,
he fastened away to nip the landlords
,trousers.-Burdette in Brooklyn Eagle.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

Lost-"I don'G know where, 1 can't tel
when, 1 don't see how-some.hing oJ
great value to me, and for the return of
which shall be truly thankful; viz: a
good appetite"
Found-"Health aid strength, pure
blood, an appetite like that of wolf,
regular digestion, all by taking that pop
uar and peculiar medicine, Hoods Sarsa
parilla. 1 want everybody to try it this
season." 1t is sold by all druggists. One
hundred doses one dollar.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

Daughter-Mamma, wouldn't it be Just
lovely if we only had necks like that'
Mamma-Why, my child' What advan-
tage would it be to us!
Daughter-We could taste our ice cream
so much longer.-Tid Bits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10
sURDETTE'S PHILOSOPHY.
4 DARING SUGGESTION.

n OAtNANG ST GGESIlON.
An intelligent dude-however, we will not
go on til the narrative. Ananias was
struck dead for a much smaller one than that.
AT BAY AT LAST.
II hear that Gen. Ligntfoot is going to run
for governor" said the Judge. "Glad he's
going to run for something,n said the major,
with feeling, 'he ran from everything all
through the war"
HARD TO PLEASE.
Indignant Physician-Man, what have
you done! You sent my patient the wrong
prescription, and it killed him! Druggist IA
calm man, accustomed to abuSe)-Vhell,
what vas der madden NIT youl Last week
send your odder patient der rigid berscrip-
ton, und dot killed him. How can somebody
please sooch a man.
THAT UNDISCOVERED COUNTRY.
When the world began to be so densely
populated that Lovely Woman, who is in
deed an ornament to her sex, had to pay
some Difference to the demands OF society she
went to Merlin for raiment, and the Enchan-
ter made for her a wonderful and beautiful
dress, L. W. put it on and fell straighway
in love with herself. "And where is the
pockets" she asked. "Ahn exclaimed Merlin,
with terrible laugh "that is for you to find
out" And with a hoarse infection he backed
himself into the heart of an oak tree and
pulled the tree in after him. And Lovely
Woman has been bunting for her pocket ever
since.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-05-10

After some desu'tory discussion an ad-
journment was had until Monday.
Sharp County record., 1888-05-17
Culture of the Castor Bean.

The castor oil bean is q very rank,
coarse growing plant, and requires u
rich soil and high cultivation TO in
suro q remunerative crop of The seeds
or beans. as they are called. The
plant will flourish in good soils any
where in the South, as well as in
many of our Northern States; but the
first thing TO be taken into considcra-
lion by the cultivator is q market for
his crop and this can rarely be di
posed of 10 advantage except at the
oil mills where the oil is extracted.
At the present time the princi-
pal castor-oll mills are located
in Missouri-St Louis being the CEN
ter Of this iudustry-snd a few man.
ufacturers control the entire CASTOR
oil trade of the country. 1t is quito
probable, however, that some of the
cotton-sced oil mills in the South
would work up the beans, prov ded
they cootd obtain sufficient quantity
to pay, Planters in the South who
may take an interest in this industry
SHOULD cali on The owners of the oil
mills and see what arrangement can
be made. Castor oil is and has been
scarce, and commands high price. -
american AgricuturiSk
Sharp County record., 1888-05-17
HEALTH SUGGESTIONS.

Coon fresh buttormllk made from sweet
cream IS a scrviccable drink in diabetes.
To ATTEMPT hard work or close study
within an hour after eating invites derange-
ments of the digestive organs.
SUNLIGHT is often the very best mcdicine,
especially for children and elderly peop!s,
and the more hours Of it they get the better
are their chances for life and health.
RISE early, exercise freely in the open air,
and do not sleeSjn the daytime Eat light
suppers, and retire at a regular hour.
Sponge the body with teSid water, and rub
brisllly with Il coarse towel.
THE Popular Scisac Ners inveighs against
the abuse of tea, and warns the young par
ticularly against its use. -Four or six cups
of tea taken during each twenty-four hours
will, in time, produce tea-poisoning.
THE best way to insure good health is to
see that the blood is renewed and the sys-
ten built up from good, digestible, nutri-
tious food, taken without condiments or
stimulants, and only in such quantities and
at such time as nature demands.
The majority of men engaged in merran-
tile pursuits get enough physical exercise
from their everyday life, and their recrea-
ton should be of a mental nature A few
days in the country, change of scenery, is
beneficial to every one. Stock brokers and
bankers require very quiet recreation, but
instead they try to get their recreation fro q
the most exciting sports, which is really no
change from their daily life