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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
A Homeless" Novelist. e,

Mr.: David Christie Murray has been
recounting to the good people of South
Australia how he become a novelist.
On his first arrival in London he found,
like so many others, the difficulty of
getting employment on the press. Be-
fore the turn of the tide came, he says,
he had four days wandering in the
streets, and at nights sat on the benches
of the Thames embankment in most
curious company. He was at last helped
by the late John Lowell, of the Press
association, afterward of the Liverpool
Murcury, who invented" some work
for him, and sent him two guineas in a
pill box, labeled "ro be taken imme-
diately. "-London Tit-Bits.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28

Maximum SS, minimum 90. Rainfall
2.54 in two days.
Brenham-Farmers are well up with
their work. Rain would be of great
benefit Prospects good. Temper
allure: Maximum 80, minimum "a.
Rainfall .15 on one day.
Corsicana-The weather has affected
crops favorably. Temperature: Maxi
mum SO, minimum so. Rainfall 81 on
two days.
San ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Maxi
mum 30, minimum 90. Rainfall .3S on
one day The weather has affected
crops favorably.
Weatherford - Warmer weather
needed for corn and cotton. Wheat
aud oats doing well. Considerable
damage has been done by hail over a
small portion of the county. Temper
allure: Maximum 90, minimum -.
Rainfall 2.17 on three days.
Arllngton-Crops doing nicely. Tenn
perature: Maximum SS, minimum 49,
Rainfall SO on three days.
Temple-Crops in fair condition.
Temperature: Maximum SO, minimum
So No rain.
Brady-Plenty of rain. Crops all
doing well, and wheat and oats will
make very good crop. Temperatures
Maximum rs, minimum 4S. Rainfall
$3.50 on three days.
Gainesville-Wheat and corn doing
well; cotton poorly. Temperature:
Maximum 81, minimum 90. Rainfall
LOO on one day.
Corpus Christi-Weather favorable;
rain would be beneficial in some local.,
ties. Temperature: Maximum "a,
minimum 81. Rainfall .06 on one
day.
Castroville-Fine growing weather;
oat harvest ready; corn in tassel and
roasting ears; cotton, fine stand. Tenn
perature: Maximum 81, minimum go.
No rain.
College Station-Corn and cotton
both doing well; crops very promising.
Temperature: Maximum 80, mini
mum SO. Rainfall .0S on one day.
Neutrality-suspicious. of all kinds
very promising: pasturage good. Tenn
perature: Maximum rs; minimum 4S.
Rainfall $50 on three days.
: Graham-Wheat splendid and all
other crops good; peach and plum,
heavy crop on highland but scattering
on lowlands. Cotton-good stand but
farmers late getting crops clean. Tenn
perature: Maximum 92 minimum 48.
Rainfall .93 on two DAYS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
WESTERN CONGRESS.
Speeches Of Ex-Gov. Anthony and Others on
Free Coinage of Silver.

Speeches Of Ex-Gov. Anthony and Others on
Free Coinage of Silver.
DENVER, Colo, May 21.-At thi
mornings session of the Trans Missis-
sippi congress resolutions were offered
indorsing the Nicaragua and Hennepin
canals, the TORY bankruptcy bill,
urging restriction of immigration and
naturalization, favoring free coinage
of silver and favoring defense for our
deep water harbors and navigable
rivers. After an address, advocating
free silver coinage as the money of the
common people and river and harbor
improvements, ETC., by Congressman
Bedford of Colorado, recess was taken,
When the convention reassembled
Omaha was chosen as the next place
of meeting.
Governor L. b. Prince of New
Mexico, was called to the chair. Hon.
6. 6. Symmes at request spoke upon
silver. He asserted that there could
be no menace in the adoption of free
coinage as Japan. Spain, Austria and
Great Britain had been running to
their full capacity to meet the demand
of the world. He urged resolutions in
favor of free coinage.
Ex-Gov. Geo. T. Anthony, of Kan
sas, said that gold and silver had al
ways been regarded as measure of
value and as congress was empowered
to establish a uniform system of
weights and measures it had the right
to declare the value of silver. The
silver industry, he said, had been
prosecuted by men who built up pal
aces which could be seen on every side
in Denver and allowed their
profits to overflow and be
invested in magnificent business
blocks and colossal hotels. Yet they
pleaded poverty and upbraided the
East for Injurious legislation.
E. p Ferry of Utah was forced to re-
linquish the chair in favor of Gov.
Price of New Mexico in order to reply
to the last speaker. He said figures
did not lie, but men who falsely ap-
piled them were frequently convicted
of untruth illness. A law established
by Hamilton in 1909, and approved by
George Washington, provided for free
coinage of silver. in which it was ex-
pressiy stipulated that holders of gold
and silver had right to come forward
with their bullion and demand its
coinage. This law had never been re-
pealed. They did not ask for friendly
legislation, but unfriendly legislation
should cease. The meeting then ad-
journed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
Old Jokes Are Good.

A professional bumorist said the other
day: "There is great truth about jokes
which both readers and writers recog-
nize in practice, but do not often formu-
late 1t is this:
A good joke improves no less with
age than does wine. Once upon a time
there was a famous speaker whose toll
erably bad lecture started off and ended
with two Of the most exquisite jokes
ever invented. People Travelled miles
and sat patiently through the same lect-
ure year after year to split their sides
laughing at the same old jokes. After
the effect Of the Introductory joke had
worn off there was always perfect ST.
lence until the lecture was three-quar-
tiers done, when the anticipations of an
audience which had never been swindled
would begin to break out in gurgling
laughter, mods, winks and whispers of
"It's comingr' And when at last this
well seasoned old chunk of wit brought
the performance to close the very roof
was raised.
But one fatal night there was bad
case OF dyspept1c pesslmlsm' In a front
seat. 1t is true that when he roared
chestnut at the first joke the audience
nearly mobbed him, but the lecturers
tender spot was touched He prepared
a new lecture, which began and ended
with two absolutely fresh jokes. When
the lecturer walked upon the platform
with his new manuscript in his hand he
received an ovation.
The first new joke seemed to stupefy
the people. But few sentences of the
new lecture woke them up, and they rose
as one man and demanded their money
at the box office. At the next town the
lecturer affixed the old jokes to the new
lecture, and all went SO well that he is
still cracking them with constantly in
creasing success.-C Chicago Mail.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
MONTEREY AND GULF RAILWAY.
New Concession to Gen. Trevino and HIS As
sociates In the Enterprise.

New Concession to Gen. Trevin0 and HIS As
sociates In the Enterprise.
CITY OF MEXICO, May 21.-The Ma
tional railroad will probably commence
construction from Colima to Guadala-
jara in October.
A new concession has been granted
Gen. Trevino and company, conces-
sionares in the Monterey and Gulf,
which is rapidly closing the gap to
1ampico. 1t grants the right to build
from Venadito Junction of their road
with the International to a point on
the Central in Chihuahua and thence
to the Pacific coast, connecting with the
Topolobampo roa and from a point
between Cadereyta and Montemorates
to the Rio Grande between Laredo
and Guerrero with the right of build
| ing n bridge and from Linares to Soto
la Mapima, on the gulf coast, the gov
eminent granting subsidy of eight
thousand dollars per kilometre in pei
cent bonds. The company has the
right of building wharves at Soto la
Mapima, the best natural port on the
gulf. This road will undoubtedly be
the most important in the republic,
crossing the most important portion
of Mexico.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
Hypnotic Humbug Exposed.

ATLANTA, Ga, May 20,-Prof. j. G..
Caniday, who has been giving exhibit
lions in hypnotizing for several days,
was exposed upon the stage last night
and came near being mobbed by the
audience. The exposure was brought
about mainly by two we'll known
physicians and it was only through
their appeals to the crowd that the
fake hypnotist was saved from tough
handling. The deception, it was
shown, is of the flimsiest character.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
italian Bonds.

NEW YORK, May 19.-When Judge
Bartlett of Brooklyn admitted An
tonic Nicolo, an Italian, accused OF
carrying stiletto. to $1,000, Assistant
District Attorney Ridgeway objected
He said the man would bring Italians
to go on the bond and the bonds
would be worthless. "We have never
yet" said he, "been able thus far t,
collect on bond given by an Italian.
We generally find that an Italian will
qualify in any amount and dispose OF
his property the next day."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
Weather Report.

GALVESTON, Tex, May 21.-The
weekly weather and crop bulletin OF
the Texas weather service was issued
tonight for the week ending May 81.
1t gives the temperature, rainfall and
crop condition as follows:
The temperature for the past seven
days has averaged below the normal.
The rainfall has been local and I'M
evenly distributed, and while it has
been above the normal in many parts
of the state, it has on the whole been
deficient. Local damage has been
done by hail in some parts OF North
Texas. and in few localities over
Western and Southwestern Texas.
About $4,000 acres in oats, wheat
corn, fruit and cotton have been dam
aged. The loss in cotton is estimated
at AGO acres, wheat about 1000 acres
and corn and oats 1900 acres each
Aside from the above the crops are
generally in good condition and the
weather has been favorable except
fiat it is too cold for cotton and corr
70 make rapid growth. Wheat and
oats promise good yield. .,
The fruit crop is good. The outiooR
I for cotton and corn are on the whole
very favorable.
| EXTRACTS FROM REPORTS.
Lopgview-The weather has beer
| inst what was needed. Temperature
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
GOT ONLY TWENTY YEARS.
For Deliberately Shooting Down a Autograph
Operator at Ell PasO.

For Deliberately Shooting Down Autograph
Operator at Ell PasO.
Ell PAso, Tex, May 21-The argu-
ments in the Caldwell case were con-
cluded yesterday evening and the case
handed over to the jury. The defense
proved that there had been no pre-
meditation and asked for an acquital
on the grounds of insanity. The jury
retired and after short stay brought
Ii a verdict of guilty of murder in the
econd degr ee, and assessed the pun
ishment at twenty years in the penl-
tertiary.
About ten months ago Caldwell
lost heavily in gambling saloon IN
this city and coming out a telegraph
operator named Brown, joked him
about his losses, which SO incensed
Caldwell that he shot Brown several
times, killing him at once.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
The Bowen Myer Fight.

NEW ORLEANS, La, May 20.-It is
reported that the Bowen Myer fight
will be declared off as well as the bets
thereon: The purse of three thousand
dollars will be evenly divided between
the contestants. The committee will
render positive decision at five
o'clock this afternoon.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28

When the ankle has been severely
sprained, imnerse it Immediately in hot
water, keeping it there for fifteen or
twenty minutes. After it has been taken
out of the water keep it bandaged with
cloths wrung out of hot water.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28


Oh, sweet reality long deferred
Blest hope SO fair and strong!
And love notes trembled in each soft word
Till scared my spirit like some glad bird
Whose heart to tenderest deeps is stirred
And my soul burst forth in soma!
No fear gave warning or doubt demurred;
Faith lulled in slumbers long
That same sweet symphony oft required,
And dearer, tenderer each time heard,
Like wood note wild of love mad bird
Whose being is lost in song
All, page of destiny, dim and blurred
With tears of pain and wrongl
All, means of agony all unheard!
Blind fool to trust in a woman's world
Nay, never again shall this heart be stirred
BY glories of sun or songl
Montgomery NJ. Folsom in Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28

While the armies of the British en-
piro cost about &117OOO,OOO year, the
German empire costs abCa- 81 100000
year, and the French ts1=t y little
owe: $40, 0C0,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28

The fact that many of the houses of
Portland, Or, and San Francisco are
built Of redwood is given as reason for
the few destructive fires that occur in
those cities. The wood is almost unin-
flammable, and, though fire will smol-
der in it, it never blazes, The great OBJ
lection to the use OF this wood in the
eastern states is that it will not stand the
alterations Of heat and cold.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28

Scientific men say that the earth's age
is about half million years for the neb-
ular and stellar period, and about %, 0GO,-
OOO-of which 100000 are past-for
the period of organic beings.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28

The word catarrh, as popularity used,
means either nasal catarrh or bronchitis.
Nasal catarrh is often helped by snuff
ing up, so as to carry it into the mouth,
a. weak solution of salt and water, re-
reating the operation several times a
day. Where the disease is very persist
ent, it is well, when possible, to try a
change of climate. In bronchitis the
case should be attended by physician.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
4 marvellous feat is recorded of q

A marvellous feat is recorded of a
young japanese student. He entered
the University of Berlin some years ago
as medical student, being then entirely
ignorant of German as well as of sci.
ence; yet in three months he passed an
examination conducted in German and
including several branches of the med
ical curriculum.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28

A $4,000 home for the young women
attending the Peabody Normal college
is soon to be erected IL Nashville, Tenn,
by the trustees of the University of
Nashville.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28

1t is said that all along the coast of the
African possessions of Germany gibbets
are erected, and it is common sight to
see an Arab strung up as a warning to
others.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
THE SOUTHERN ASSEMBLY.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 91..The
general assembly of the Southern
Presbyterians convened in annual
session at theFirst Presbyterian church
of this city at Ii o'clock today with
200 delegates from every part of the
south ih attendance. The convention
will be in session ten days and as it is
legislative day many important ques.,
tions will come up. DIR. Parker OF
Knoxville delivered the assembly SER
mon today. He was moderator Of the
last assembly and it is hot unlikely
that the celebrated Woodrow case may
come up.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
THE PREsBYTERIANs.
Meeting of the General Assembly at Detroit
ond Ito Initial PrOcppdin0S

Meeting Of the General Assembly at Detroit
and Its Initial Proceedings.
DETROIT, Mich, May 21.-The one
hundred and third annual meeting of
the Presbyterian general assembly
convened this morning. Prayer was
offered by Rev. DR.. James Smith of
Baltimore. Rev. DR.. VIM. E. Morse of
Cincinnati, moderator OF the last as
sembly, delivered the opening assem-
bly, sermon from John 8, II.
After prayer the organization o.
the assembly was perfected, and after
singing the committee on arrange
ments reported and the assembly adj
journed till p. IN.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
H aIth is Wealth!

DR. e. G. West's NERVE AND BRAIN Treat
ment, guaranteed specific for Hysteria
Dizziness. Commissions, Fits Nervor Neu-
ralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostitution
caused by the use of alcohol or tobacco.
Wakefulness, Mental Depression, Softening
of the brain resIking IN insanity and lead
ing to misery, deca' and death, Premature
OLD Age, BARR nness, Loss of Power in
either sex, Involuntary Losses and Sper-
matorrh@a cause by over exertion of the
brain, self abuse or over indulgence Each
box contains one months treatment. 81 a
box, or six boxes for SIS, sent by mail pre-
paid on receipt of price.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES

To cure any case. With each order re-
ceived by us for six boxes, accompanied by
SIS we will send the purchaser our written
guarantee to refund the money ifthe treat
meut does not fleet a cure. Guarantees
issued only by DR.. j, J, Tobin, druggist and
sole agent, Austin, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-05-28
If Mi ALREADY Familiar to You.

All we ask is try a bottle of Magu ire
Cundurango when suffering from
Headache, Consl mpuon, Fever,
Disordered Liver, Indigestion,
and other kindred affections.
The San Saba weekly news. (San Saba, Tex.) 18??-1???, 1891-08-28

"rll see you and raise you" as tie
cyclone said to the house.-Lawrenc,
american.
A man who cannot keep his own
knife ten minsssss ssann-"il,- .s.i;' a.
a borroSet' blade ten .ears.-As..IaHa
Pres. !.
The world IS safe for another yea1'
The sweet girl graduates have settled
everything in their essays.-Boston
Courier.
"What does the doctor saygn He
saws nv li,sr is in bad way. but he
thie's- ne can save my bacon."-Eev
He-'I have about made up ny
mind to enter the army She-.But
suppose there should be a warr'-Nesg
Iors Sun.
so Miss Bullion is marriedYr
" es. " Whom did she nlarrvPn
Nobody. She married a title.h-
Boston Courier.
Can get an A. D. T. MESSENGER
here!% Yes. called one last week
ana m expecting him here every
minute. The B0St0Rian.
with all her faults l love her still, -
sald the man who paid court to tic
widow with large possessions in whisky
Interests ashilgton Post.
1t doesn't do to be too careful. The
man who bit a quarter aud found that
y was pad left it in such shape that he
couldn't pass it anywhere.-P4ck.
Ella (spitefully)-"Their MARRIAGE
vas nothing but n trade nnion y
,ophie-'A trade union?p Ella-"Yes.
he he traded her money for his title.
When a man has the rep tatiop nj
'elng plain spoken it is a Lid way of
utiing 1t that he never sees ANYTIME
ooa to speak of in others.-Atchisois
MIR, Bipps-"That medicine I took
ms morning makes me feel like an
lneF man. Mrs. Bipps-Wen, I
ope to goodness you are. 1t is ime.n
The San Saba weekly news. (San Saba, Tex.) 18??-1???, 1891-08-28
As she enters

womanhood, every young girl needs
the wisest care. Troubles beginning
then may make her whole life mis-
cradle.
But the troubles that are to be
feared have a positive remedy. DR..
Picrce's Favorite Prescription builds
up and strengthens the system, and
regulates and promotes every proper
function It's a generous, support
ing tonic, and a quoting, soothing
nervine-a legitimate medicine, not
n beverage, free from alcohol and
injurious drugs. 1t corrects and
cures, safely and surely, all those
delicate arrangements, weaknesses,
and diseases peculiar to the sex.
A remedy that does cure is one
that can be guaranteed. That's
what the proprietors of "Favorite
Prescription =" think. If it doesn't
give satisfaction, in every case for
which it's recommended, they'll re-
fund the money. No other medicine
for women is sold on such terms.
Decide for yourself whether some
7tAipg-oIse sold by the dealer, is
likely to. be "just as good" for
you to hug
The San Saba weekly news. (San Saba, Tex.) 18??-1???, 1891-08-28
President Farmers STATE Alliance o. Texa

The appointment by the president
OF Mr.. Hubbard as corresponding sec
rotary was ratified by the convention
At the afternoon session OF the body
some resolutions re lating TO the condi-
ton and good Of tie order were intro
duced and referred to appropriate
committees. The Injunction of secrecy
Is on these and not one would be fur
nished for publication.
The following was offered by Mr..
Bennett of Lime.tone and passed
unanimously:
whereas. the slgners Of the Austin manifesto
and their allies have published 10 the world
that they would be befC re this body with proof
TO sustain their action therefore he it
Resolved. That this body grant them fun
privilege 10 do 50 at any time daring this
M citing.
a resolution was introduced provid-
Ing for the appointment of a commit
Tee Z Ioo'T int3 the present condition
OF the cotton crop and see what could
De done, il anything to reliev. the
distress likely 10 ensue. The resolu-
ton also said that the farmer wanted
t4-o-ro-opeAt;on Of Everybody.
The bal;nee Of the standing com
mittees wee then appointed and the
meeting adjourned for the day.
1t night here was All open meeting
for everybody. which was enfertai-'Sd
with an address fi7m the Ho-i. Ben
Terrell. The assistant nationo.1ec'urer.
He was introduced to the audience By
President Jote5yas u man who had
carried the Alliance, banner in5Fery |
section OF this &c Intry, from Wall |
street to the Rio Grande. an. had /
never permitted its dds to Il ailn the
dust Mr.. Terrell was greete with
loud applause. lie said that te Al
lance had been attacked and tr!uced
here as it had been elsewhere; at he
was going to stay in Texas ute
while and his mission was TO ply 10
those attacks; he wanted tcthrow
down the gauntlet now TO eyerpublic
man in Texas or e,ery maneeking
office and desired 10 serve lice on
them that they would have pet him
and discuss these Questions bre the
people or hide out. His sTch was
frequently interrupted by 0urst of ,
applause from his tnthusedldience. I
He closed his remar IS in desc of the
sub-treasufy. He said: Nom would
deny that the country ned more |
money TO handle the crops the fall |
than it did in the spring summer {
when the crops were, in theround or {
| growing, and the sub-tsury was
the best way of providiu flexible t
currency. Il would be I'd on the 0
products of the ccur try, asghen the b
The San Saba weekly news. (San Saba, Tex.) 18??-1???, 1891-08-28
German
Syrup .

G. Gloger, Druggist, Watertow1,
Wis. This IS the opinion of a man
who keeps a drug store, sells all
medicines, comes in direct contact
with the patients and their families,
and knows better than anyone else
how remedies sell, ard what true
merit they have. He hears OF all
the failures and successes, and can
therefore Judge: ! know Of 10
medicine ior Coughs, Sore Throat,
or Hoaseness that had done such eff
fective work IN my
Coughs. family as Boschee's 5
--,4 German Syrup. Last
oo'e III os,l' winter 4 lady called
Hoarseness, at my store, who was
suffering from a very
severe cold. She could hardly talk,
and told her about German Syrup
and that a few doses would give re
lief; but she had no confidence IN
patent medicines. I told her to take
a bottle. and if the results were not
satisfactory would make no charge
for it. A few days after she called
and paid for it, saying that she
would never bewithout it ii future as
a few doses had given her relief. 9
The San Saba weekly news. (San Saba, Tex.) 18??-1???, 1891-08-28
SUMNER DAYS.

where Shall We Spend Them:-Half Rate
Excursion to Minneapolis, MIMI an"
Return via the Cotton Belt Route
Tickets wiz be sold July ), G and 4 good
fo1. return until August 20, ls9l- All iur-
tber information furnished on application
to any agent OF the company, or
Vexarkana, Tex.
The San Saba weekly news. (San Saba, Tex.) 18??-1???, 1891-08-28

GUESS He CoULD.--It is said that if an
ordinary man was muscled like 4 flee he
could throw ! tramp two miles. People
who use DR.. Whites Dandelion do not
become strong as Samson nor quite as old
as Methuseiah, but this great medicine
has performed many wonderful cures, and
brought Joy and sunshine 70 many home