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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
What a Time

people formerly had, trying to swallow
the old-fashioned pill with its film Of
maguesia vainly Disgusting its bitter
noes. and what a contrast to Ayers
pills that have been well called "med-
icated sugar-plums"- the only fear be-
ing that patients may be tempted into
toIing too many at dose. But the
directions are plain and should be
strictly followed.
T. T. Teller, NJ. D., Of Chittenango,
Ny. expresses exactly what hundreds
have written at greater length. He
saws: "Ayer's Cathartic Pills are mighty
onnreciated. They are perfect in form
and coating, and their effects are all
,hot the most careful physician could
desire. They have supplanted all the
Pills formerly popular here, and 1 think
il must be long before any other can
no made that will at all compare with
them Those who buy your pills get
full value for their money
"safe, pleasant, and certain in
their action" is the concise testimony
of DR.. George E. Walker, Of Martins
vile, Virginia.
layers Pills outsell all similar prep
arations. The public having once used
them. will have no others. So Berry,
yeuable & Collier, Atlanta, Ga.
Ayers Pills,
Prepared by Dr.J.C Aver Co.. Lowell, MasA
Sold by all Dealers in Medicine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23

MAJon GoBEE, Superintendent Texas
Penitentiaries, has issued "circular letter
to sergesnts in charge of convict forces
calling their attention to the necessity OF
having in their employ only sober, mora
and efficient guards. 1t is a strong letter
urging care and attention upon the ser
geauts in this matter, and showing how
the whole penitentiary system is held re.
sponsible for one guards misconduct. II
the sergeants, from choice or necessity
conform TO tho superintendent recon-
mendations, the penitentiary system will
furnish no occasion or cause for com.
plants.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
IRRIGATIoN'S WORKINGS.

The great San Luis park, in Colora do
Governor Gilpin's landed "Garden OF
the Worlds situated in high and dry
atmosphere, almost destitute of rain
This pork, or rather valley plateau, sit
uated between the Sangre de Christie and
saguache ranges of the Rocky mountains,
is larger than the state of Connecticut.
It's great altitude, about seven thousand
feet above the level of the sea, gives it a
very dry atmosphere. And yet, the San
Lnis valley, says a recent government re-
port, "bears witness to the wealth of the
produce returned by the soil under proper
cultivation"
The irrigation is by acequias or canals
To quote the report: "Smaller bitches al
intervals lead out from the main, and
burrows of earth of varying height
connected thereto are raised at stated
points parallel to one another, cutting
up the entire area into many patches
nearly square and of small extent. With
the planting of the seed, and the main
ditch filed, all the smaller outlets of the
various sections being simultaneously
overlooked, the entire area is carefully
submerged, the little burrows combining
the water in each section. To the mex
perIenced farmer the first successful irri-
cation of his land ia matter of consider
able labor and pains. Besides the thorough
mOistening of the earth, obtained by the
gradual settling of the waters, fertilizing
process is at the same time insured. These
streams carry in solution much rich and
valuable material from the denudation of
sections drained in their passage, which
is left in deposit like substratum of
farmer relying on irrigation to supply
those constituents extracted from the soil
in the growth of produce"
The Grand river country in Colorado is
also irrigated. The first settlers began by
digging bitches and bringing water to ir-
rigate their farms, Later, two or three
larger bitches were made, and still later a
water way was finished which led for
twenty five miles along the benches at the
base of the Roam or Little Book noun
tains bounding the plain on the north,
which brought under cultivation thirty
thousand acres of valley that was before
without water. This ditch taps the Grand
river twelve miles above Grand Junction,
on the Denver and Rio Grande railroad.
The canal or ditch is so feet wide at the
top, 80 at the bottom; the depth is feet.
1t delivers 900 cubic feet of water a second,
at q speed of two miles an hour, though
there is only fall of 90 inches to the mile.
This ditch cost two hundred thousand
dollars, Irrigation has been found &c
pay handsome dividends to both the
farmer and capitalist in Colorado, and we
are confident it will pay equally well, if
not better, in Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23

day in the Office of the secretary OF stale
The Anchor Loan and Trust company
of Dallas; capital stock 100000. lncor-
norators: John Caro- Russell, NJ. W.
Raley, of Kaufman county; II. c. Helatt,
of Tarrent county, and Henry Exall and
Joseph NJ Dickinson, of Dallas county
Object, to accumulate and loan money.
The Hunt County cooperative Milling
association, capital stock, $4,000. lncor-
porators: S. I. Culver, VIM. Anderson,
H. C. Tilson, P. ]. Coulter, j. P. Tally, B.
F. Mcdaniel, R. A. Ross, II. W. Wade, K.
A. B. Craig, N. B. Harrell, Asberry Hamil-
ton and Il. G. Buchanan.
ooMPTRoLLER's DEPARTMENT..
Comptroller Mccall yesterday deposited
81 900 to the credit of general revenue,
and $265 to the credit of the available
school fund. He also purchased S5o'OOO
of Grayson county court house and jail
bonds for the board of education.
The comptroller will commence draw
ing warrants to-day on school coupons
No. 3.
MILITARY DEPARTMENT..
General King, yesterday evening, Or
dered the rangers in Northwest Texas to
be on the lookout for the Cisco bank
robbers.
From Sundays Dai'yl
Late last afternoon the governor re-
ceived a Telegram from Judge Townes
saying he would accept the appointment
of district judge of this district
The governor is in receipt of letter
saying that three of the men engaged in
the Cisco bank robbery were John Barber,
Sam Willett and Bud Powell, the we'll
known train robbers. A few days before
the robbery they were seen skulking in
the neighborhood and were recognized
He thinks it is just possible that the
whole gang will be captured. The fourth
man engaged in the robbery is a large
cross'eyed fellow and is new to the Off
GERS.
STATE DEPARTMENT.
The following charters were filed yes.
terday in the Office of the secretary O.
state:
The Cleburne Gaslight company, CAPT
tai stock, $4,000; incorporates, S A
GreenwaD, Bryan i. Barry and S. G. Pad
elford.
The Corsicana Gsslight company, CAPT
tal stock, $4,000; incorporates, Bryan
7. Barry, Sam R. Frost and John R
Miller.
Meridian Lodge, No. POS, of the hide
pendent Order of Odd Fellows; incorpo-
rators, j. II. Johnson, James M. Robert
son, 7. p. Thomas, o. W. Dean, N. A.
Oliver, Jos. H. Knight, Jas. S. Rizer, Geo
W. Randall, G. L. Gibbs, John Hanna
Sam'l Fossett, s. D. Greer, F. @. Howard
P. B. Barry, G. W. Lacy, Sam G. Harris
Thad T. Angel, John E. Rail, j. A. Estes
Green McLeroy and W. I. Campbell,
The Bayland Orphan Home offered an
amendment to change the location of the
home from Bayland at or near the city
of Houston.
EDUCATE oNAL DEPARTMENT.
The following shows the cash paid out
for maintenance of the public schools OF
the state as reported to the superintend-
ent Of public instruction, for the last
scholastic year:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23

Our people cannot place too high an
estimation on the benefits Austin will de-
rive from the great drill and dedication
ceremonies to be held here in May. One
hundred thousand visitors will be in at
tendance, who will spend not less than ons
million dollars in our city. Every pre-
caution should be taken to see that extor-
tions and gouging be not practiced in any
way or shape.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23

The farmers ought to have enough rain
by this time, but let never a mothers son
of them complain if the rain still con
tinues to come down, for the state is tired
of their cry of drouth, and never wants to
hear it again.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23

How would the old Military institute do
for the Masonic Widows and Orphans
homer 1t is for sale, and our people
could buy it cheap. 1t is worth looking
into,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
A Positive Gent1or,o,,

Ce "IaGn Is the most positive g. mt eman?
Swes ,' en- IaylCrs Cher kee Remedy of
con1S S yum ana Mnllein is certain To cure
and tgsc C1ias and Group. 1t is pleasant
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23

Cause of his tears-"But why do you
weepS The action is certainly not so
touching" Excuse me, am bewailing
the money paid to come in."-Fliege
Blattes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
EDUCATE oNAL DEPARTMENT.

The following shows the cash paid out
for maintenance of the public schools of
the state as reported to the superintend
ent of public instruction, for the last
scholastic year:
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
ooMPTRoLLER's DEPARTMENT.

Comptroller Mccall yesterday paid
over $4,000 to the credit of general
revenue.
From TUESDAYS Daily1
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-02-23
GOVERNMENTAL.
Matters Picked Up in a Tour of
the Departments.
Spicy Gossip and Political Points
Heard at the Capitol
From THURSDAYS Daily.

Governor Ross continues to receive
numerous applications asking for par
duns, but granting them is something he
S very careful about.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
The Albanian. as m.rksnen.

The Albanian MArksmen.
 The Albanian pistols are terrible weapons, and are at least foot long, single barrels and carry a ball that will shoot a hole through man that arabbit can run through. If they were the merest toys, but they do marvels with them Shutting candles, hit- ting apple stems, the apples hung on threads at remarkable distance, and breaking knuckles of beef into splinters while they were being swung around in swift circle, shooting the cork out of bottle, are seen- fngly easy as 1t would be for me to hit a barn door with a cobble stone st ten feet, The prize was won by quite an elderly man. who shot his sons cigarette from between his lips.
 There was another feat which the men tried with both rifles and pistols. This con- sisted of setting a sharp knife firmly against 9 board, point upward, with basket beneath It. The marksman, was to shoot at the knife, which to split the bullet In half, and these halves, when weighed should be Of equal weight. A boy of not more than 16 won ono of these prizes, and another youth the other. This is not surprising when we know that these men are taught marksman- ship from their earliest youth. There were wreaths also for the third in the raca Choice for being first, second, third, etc., were drawn by lots. otherwise 1t would have been an inn possibility to award the prizes where all did 70 well, but as it was the umpire lived through it and did not have to take to the woods Olive Harper in Courier-Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
BAD PRAYERS.

I do not Ike to hear him pray On pended knee about an hour, - For grace to spend aright the day, Who knows his neighbor has no flour. ;. I'd rather sec him go to mill And buy the Mckless brother bread. And see his children eat their fill And laugh beneath their humble she'd do not like to hear him pray,
 ''Let blessings on the widow be" Who never seeks her home, to say, 'n want o'ertake you, come to me. Ihate6he prayer so loud and long That's offered for the orphans veal, By him who sees him crushed by wrong And only with his lips doth feel Ido not like to hear her pray,
 With jeweled ear and silken dress. Whose washerwoman tolls all day, And then is asked to work for less. Such pious shavers despise;
 With folded hands and face demure, They lift to heaven their .'angel eyes," And steal the earnings of the poor. do not like such soulless prayers; If wrong, hope to be forgiven, No angel wing them upward bears: They're lost million miles from heaven.
 Hartford Times
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
QUAINT FASHIONS IN FANS.

Watteau fans arc very beautiful and nice wedding present. fft,a
 For semi dressy occasions there is nothing moro becoming or durable than Japanese fans, and the new variedes are peculiar. :. E
 Fans intended to accompany bridal and full evening toilets are of ostrich feathers, exquisite and costly lace, or spangled gauxs with pearl or carved nnountings. "
 The "Tuxedo," narrow and high at the center, Is . favorite shape, and is furnished in gauge, spangled or hand painted, as welfas in the costliest point laee. with gflded or pearl sticks. s " -5 v-,a 4. ..3 g ssr x
 A handsome fan has sticks of red Russia leather, finished at the top with soft rcd marabout tips, and another is shaped ilke . flat Japanese fan, and has . long handle with . silver ring in the end, through which a ribbon may be passed.
 Feathers are conspicuously employed on expensive fans, one design having tortoise shell sticks with an ostrich feather mounted on each stick The handle, exquisitely carved, has . silver loop by which the fan is to be attached to . chatelaine or ribhon.
 Fans entirely of ono piece of lace mounted upon satin have ivory sticks, and the pend- ant cord is finished with tassel of lace to match the cover. One design has the foundation of mari9old satin, and the sticks of pearl are decorated with arabesque 6g- ures. t.s.-tA s,.s a.x 45s5,re. .4.,,., tg.s,,
 A novel fan of the ordinary siEe and shape has mountings of olive wood, inlaid and cov- cred with s'Siam,n golden brown gau1e. Upon this surface are painted sprays of field daisies, and the top is bordered with . fringe of narrow picot ribbon which represents daisy petals.
 
 Flower fans are favoriteA Ono of these, of yellow silk, has . wreath of forgst-ms nots and daisies stretching from side to side the black showing small sprays upon which wasps are apparently just settling. Poppy sprays are arranged upon scarlet ganze and pansies upon pale lilac.
 White marabout tips and peacock5' eye arc ranged in circular rows upon the sides making showy effect. Fans made in thil way have the small feather points carefullJ l glued upon a foundation the size of tho spsct l they are to- cover, and this foundation i l fastened securely in place; 50 that, although | their appearance is most delicate, tho fan | ! really as durable as one made of laca
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
RELIGIOUS GLEANINcs.


 Mia Delphine Baker is about to establish . | Christian nswspaper in J@uaalem- .~.3tk
 Presbyterianm n Brooklyn numbers | twenty-thrse churchss and 16 6a6 msmhsrA
 Tho f,rst Protestant minionariee to . for- eign field were sent from Geneva to Brazil in | 1657-&
 Tho German. Rsfxmed church nunnnhsrs s17 minister's, 1,zs1 congregations and 1ss,- 900 memher2 -s
 It is stated that all ths policemen of Kan sas City ars church msmbsrs, two of them being elders and several of thsm deacoua
 An effort is being made to establish na- tional orKanintion of ths oolored Young Mems Christian association of the United States. ~
 One hundred and fifty United States and twenty-seven Canadian delegates arc in at tendance at the Worlds Missionary confer. ence, London.
 Miss Florence White, . capable teacher in the Mnls seminary, California, is going to Roto, Japan, where she will be . teacher in training school
 Tho opinion gains strength in the Metho- dist Episcopal church that the day will como whom the clergy and lafty will sit as separate bodies in general conference. aHf
 The khedive of Egypt has dismissed his prime minister, Nubar Pasha, and called Riax Pasha to lead his cabinet Nubar h an Ar menian Christian, Riaz a Mohammedan
 The general synod of tho Reformed church in America called . strong. protest against the rum traffic on the Congo to the Worlds Missionary conference, London, calling upon the conference to take decided action.
 The George Wood medal of the American tract society for the year 1888 has been aS signed to the Rev. K. F. Burr, D. D., LII. D., of Lyme, Conn.,, author of Long Ago: as Interpreted by the Nineteenth Century" For the 25,00O soldiers in the army of the United States there are only thirty chaplains Several of these chaplains arc disabled, thus large majority of the i24 army posts are without any religious instruc- tion. sg 5t The three great Protestant powers of the world arc Germany. England and the United States. These powers are represented at the Mohammedap court of Constantinople by two Roman Catholics and Jew-Herr von Radowitx, Sir William White and Oscar M Straus
 Definite action in the matter of union be tween the German Reformed and Dutch Re formed churches cannot be taken until 1890 when the general synod of the German church next meets Meanwhile the move ment in favor of such union will gail strength. -.st6 as
 It is proposed to establish in Bethany r'th' town of Mary and her sister Martha, wher, the Lord raised Lazarus from the dead), \ home which shall form a center of Christai, work. The village has today about flv hundred inhabitants, who live in squalor an' die in ignorance of the Gospel piece Q | land has been secured and the prospect | said to be encouraging.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
conlon Bros. & Go.
POPULAR Entrance Floor ]!

We have the confidence of the People and the announce ments of our Bargains
 meet with immediate
 response.
 Wonderful attractions in every
 Department. Every Section and every Counter
 of this Floor.
 We propose to make thls week a series of offerings of season able and fashionable Goods III our various departments Wnlcn are positively unprecedented. II m . the commercial history of the } city. Realizing the necessity o' making rapid sales in order to reduce our too heavy stock we have marked the Goods down to prices that we know will sell them quickly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
BareainS in Real Estate.

Any one who wants . bargain tn Real Esfsfo had better look at that Property we arc offering on South Elm street. Lot about e by lfo win buildings already renting for over 10 per cent on the price we ask for the property.
 Also on South Main street we have Q Lot win old House. about co by leo which is just the place If you want to build . business or tenement block.
 Just below this we have . new block, which with another building on same lot rents for tx1@ per year. We win sell at q price on which t win erfy and Benedict Lot iso by lOo, just riE' for three new houses, we will sell Cheap, already graded. On West Clay. two good Lots 50 by ifos price right. On Baldwin street. just below wash fngtun street school house, several good lots, du ferent sizes and prices.
 On South Main, two Lots 50 by i5o. opposite Buckle Shop.
 Also in Brooklyn we have good property to sell
 Building Lots. one minutes walk from corner Drug store. $500 each.
 Three good Houses on John St.. $ssoo. sseoo. $sS00.
 A good House near the new church on Charles
 nice Home for some one on North Kim near Grove, nice front and shade trees. price low terms easy.
 On West Main opposite new Stores. nice place at $3Soo.
 On North Main, Burton and Summer streets several new houses on easy terms In fact if you want Property in any part of the city, whether a Lot, House or Business Property. you will find tAe best list al A. F. ABBOTT & SONS, 1oS Bank St. ~ Open Tuesday and Saturday evenings from 7.3o to SSo o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Incident 1t the Club.

Poppsley-Ah, old boy, l hear Miss Paroa has been arrested, yaasi
 Foppsley-Don't say sol What fori < gB Poppsley Why, for her merc1ess beating of eggs and whipping of cream. 4
 Both fall in ht-Pittsburg Bulletin.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Jap Fans! Jap F ans!

Parasols, Umbrellas and Sunshades, ln fact during this week we intend to make this one of the most remarkable sales III every department. Call and convince yourself.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Mechanics Hotel.
149 so. MAIN ST.

Newly Furnished thrdnehoat.s sBoarti and Rooms by the day or week It reasonabIs rates. .'u Meals to order at all houra
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Lively Times in the Hosiery Dep't'

The immense lot of Hosiery sold by ua last week is an incen- tive to still gre,,ter drives. Pick them out while they last: Six bargains in Hosiery and all full regular made. Boys Derby Ribbed, solid black, 121c; Misses Derby Ribbed, black and colored' ; 12 1-2c; Ladies Fancy Stripes, new designs, 14c; Ladies solid black, fast dye, 15c; ladies' rib bed Lisle hose, three thread, l9c: ladies brilliant Lisle hose, four thread, 21c. See our line of En. glish Silk Hose with tucked legs and plain feet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Every Section and every Counter
 of this Floor.
| adies' White Muslin
 Underwear.

The phenomenal success ot our White Muslin Underwear depart ment has been more than flatter- ing. It is the brightest chapter in the history of the house: We have more than great abundance from which to chose. The qual- ity, style and workmanship is guaranteed of the best.
 "Accumulations must not be- come Impediments. :,
 The following is the method we take to reduce stock by keep, ing the department crowded with buyers:
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Three Great Bargains in Gloves
 < MittS.

Silk Jersey Gloves, 19c, Silk Mitts, open work wrists, 19c; Silk Jersey Mltts' Soc. Great sacrifice sale of Babies, Lace, SWISS and Null Capes and Tam OShanters. we have purchased enormous lots ot these goods and this is the reason why we have adaped low price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Ameracan Capital in naexioo.

American Capital In 0ex1Oos a
 It is estimated that tho railroad mileage of Mexico owned by Americans ia nearly three thousand miles, and that tho capital thus invested Is upward of $80, ,000,O 900. The amount of American capital invested in mines is thought to be nearly $9o,0oo, GOO In 1878 the imports of Mexico were $20, ,1o0, ,O18, and only 5,2S1, ,255 of this came from tho United States, and of this latter amount only a very small proportion went across the frontier. Last year the exports from this country to Mexico were about SIG, ,000, 900, of which more than half wont by American railways to the border and thence by rail to interior points Tho International company of Lower California has grant, estimated at 17, ,OOo, 900 acres, and . brisk town ii now established about ono hundred miles south of San Diego Cd. Exchange on New York in northern Mexico is sold moro largely than on any other city, and in the City ot Mekico is second only In demand to that on London. New Orleans Tmes-D Democrat.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Everybody is Looking for Swiss En-
 bIoldeIed Flouncings,

Just for the satisfaction of giving the best value ever offered, we are selling g handsome line of Swiss Embroidered Flouncing worth $1.5O, at Toe yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
she Isn't His Bride. ssMary, will you marry mer

"Do you.-do you love another7n
 MNo. but can never be your wife. 1saw vou umpiring that gams of ball yesterday, and i cannot give my heart to . man who will call man out on strikes whsn he ought to have his base on balls. Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22

There is . clnmp of thirty orangs ssSss s over 10000 oranges.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-06-22
Skirts
CORSET COVERS.

llc, worth 200; 19c, worth 32c; 23c, worth 45c; 35c, worth 60c.
 While this sale is going on, 8 3 great many of the richer lines ot Underwear will be cut in prices, such as exquisite Bridal Trous, seaux in fine cambric, lawn and surah silks. Infants outfits, and Ladies Silk Night Robes.