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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-12-17
DEPARTMENT DOINGS.
RECORD OF YESTERDAYS TRANsAc.
TONS AT THE CAPITOL.
now, Where and by Whom the Government
talAHairs Of the People Of the Great
Commonwealth Of Texas are
Being Administered.
Geological Department.

Prof. Tank Kee, the well known
lecturer on China and Japan, is in the
city and yesterday called on Super
lntendent Dumble of the geological
department and presented the state
with most interesting collection of
curios collected by himself in the
state of Michigan and ON the shores of
Lake Superior. The collection en-
braces varied assortment of minerals
and specimens of the industries of
that section of the country and will
be welcome addition to the state
museum.
Comptroller's Department.
The revenue deposits for the day
amounted to $359S,9S.
The General Land Office.
The following sales were made yes
terday:
L. 2. Hardeman, Pecos City, GAO
acres in Ward county.
L. h. Shannon, Pecos City, GAO acres
in Ward county.
w. A. Robertson, Amarillo, GAO
acres in Oldham county.
w. P. b. Wilburn, Colorado, GAO
acres in Mitchell county.
A. G. Rogers, Clarendon, 4S0 acres
in Donley county.
r. l.. Shive, Mt. Blanco, GAO acres
in Crosby county.
j. w. Morton, Meteor, $40 acres in
Floyd county.
Thomas j. Reeves, Tulia, $40 acres
in Briscoe county.
FL. James, Amarillo, GAO acres in
Potter county.
Executive Office.
Tank Kee, the popular lecturer on
China, called on Governor Hogg yes
terday evening to arrange the details
of his prottered gift Of his valuable
library to the state for the University
of Texas. The library embraces 38, 900
volumes, some Of them rare old manu-
scripts, but most of them in English
print and all valuable bound books,
which he has been twenty years col
Letting, There is no book on China
that has ever been published that is
not in the collection either in the
original or in translation, and the
library is valued by competent book
Judges at from $4,000 to $4,000
They all refer to China and are rep
resented to be the most complete col
lection of the history, literature, re-
ligion, arts, etc., of the Chinese in the
world. One work of seven volumes
weighs 140 pounds. The donor die
tated to the governor the data for
drawing up his deed to the state, pro-
viding that he shall deliver the books
to the state, conditioned that the state
provide suitable building for prop
erly preserving them, with the donors
label on them, rebind them when
needed and not allow any division OF
the collection, which is to be desig'
mated as "the Tank Kee Library
He further provides for giving
certain sum, which will be ex
pressed, the interest Of which shall
be used for purchasing new books
and declares his entire gift to be to
the state for the University of Texas
the professors of which are to be the
trustees of the donation.
The deed will be drawn up conform
ably to these requirements, to be ac
copied by the governor for the state
and the university.
Mr.. Tank Kee left last night fol
Fort Worth and will not return tt
Austin until in January.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-12-17
AaEMTs' REPORTS.

AGEMTs' REPoETg.
"Received sample; sold 8 maps frat
hour"
Magnificent map. my boy sold 10 the
first day"
al sell 0 each day."
cold 8 maps In one hour"
II canvassed one-half day; took
1Sorders"
"sold b, maps in days. sell 100 next
week."
= TOOK ers from the circular"
"Finest map on earth; sold 10 the st
day"
"sold my sample at express office and
took orders. Send rs maps at once"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1891-12-17
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sell separately for $1,000 rubnsher Price, $500
prepaid, s57
and well worth
cd 10 any address
meyonrnea
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n,ocrp AIRED RY LA GRIPPE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-JusticeS
Rrown and Lamar Of the Supreme
Court of the United States are confinet
to their homes with attacks Oh l"
grippe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

done They make an acid preserve, excellent to serve
with rcast mutton and other roasts.
s"eetirht pickles, either peaches. plums, apricots,
cuants or grapes ore best prepared by allowing seven
POUNDS OF fruit TO three and half of sugar, with
pint OF vinegar. one ounce OF cinnamon and half an
ounce OF cloves In the case OF currants or grapes,
aio~ halfpint Of vinegar ard halfplnt OF fruit
Juice III place OF the pint Of vinegar TO every seven
pounds oil fruit, and boil the fruit down To thick
marinalade. Boil peaches, plnms and apncots Just
long enough to make them tender. They should be
thoroughly prcked. 10 prevent the skins cracking, be-
lore they are put over u cook
h@d Dutch cabbage makes an excellent sour pickle
prepared In this way To every three quarts OF
chOpped cabbage. add quart Of green tomatoes and
SIX onions chopped fine. Pack the mixture in layers
OF SALT put 1t under press in coarse bag and drain
1t Tor twenty four hours. Remove it from the bag
cover II with cold vinegar, add cup of brown sugar
10 every quart Of vinegar Add also one red and two
green peppers chopped fine and an ounce of white
mustard seed to the three quarts of cabbage.
A pretty and useful wOrkbag Is made In the shape
OF an apron gathered into band with hooks at each
end to fasten 1t to the waist when in bag of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

IS TO draw two parallel lines about two inches apart
rext 10 the wall, and two Others at about foot ana
half interval Fin an the space between each couple Of
lines with solid color stain. For floor stained Win
raw sienna Prussian buc makes good stain Tor the
border For a burnt sienna or mahogany c)lorcd moor
very dark red looks well. Now draw a circle Of the
diameter Of the space between the lines. cut il ont o.
brown paper and draw around IL with the brush II
Is very easy when the circles are drawn lone over
tapping the other in the PATTERN - draw the centre
spot and the radiatlng lines II should be borne IN
mind that this border should be drawn on the moor
after the whole has been stained one tint ana before
vanishing quaint way Of treating wooden moor
Is 10 draw the pattern Of Turkish rug here ana there
wherever a rug would naturally come IN room' ana
stain II with appropriate colors-crmSon lake. RUSSIAN
hue raw sienna and green make good combination.
These coor should be put stains ana wh Snouiu
never be used 10 mix with the cOl0rs.
It Is vc.y difficult 10 keep wooden hoors IN s""'
order in tho sImmer. The constant "vnetVch'' IN
india rubber cna!s shoes that leave such pfOHouh'cI
prints and the influx OF children home from school All
make It harder FAR 10 keep them la condition tEah III
the winter. II YOU have the patience Tor Tue AlS'
application and treatment. 1t is far easier 10 Keep W.
floors bright by waxing than by any other methou'
they are polished IL is very easy to Keep lI'eh IL
excellent order bx rubbing once IN awhile WIN nA''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

process thoroughly accomplished When applying the
~'e OF the egg rub 1t In with the tips of the fingers
touehhg every part of the scalp, and continue this
vigorous manipulation Of the scalp several minutes
N"cio any soap Is used the best quality of white CASTLE
is alone allowable. Some hair is so naturally dry and
free from oil that little pure vaseine should be ap
pied amer IL is washed and dried. Other hair pos
sesses enough natural oil in Itself and does not re-
quire any such addition Where the hair has become
dead or does not grow vigorously preparation OF
ard quinlhe or some OF the various toncs Of qunine
sold by Trustworthy hairdcsSers will be found valu
able. There Is an excellent one which has in II
portion of oil of nero the essential oil of bitter
oranges as component part This gives refreshing
fragrance and Is possessed valuable tonic qualities
The hair should be clipped monthly. This assists the
growth materially and stimulates it,
Hot poker work is quite favore method of decora-
lion Just now and we give two subjects both of which
look well in this process. Any fowerfgures arc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02
cabinet WORK,

In the discussions of inexpensive food, the nour1sh
ing qualities of the sclaggy neck of mutton OF lamo
are very seldom noted. The Scotch, notoHousy
provdent people have long used this piece for The
mutton brothS and stews for which they have be-
come famous. 1t requires time and care TO separate
the bone from the meat and to remove all the fat
which is placed in layers with the lean; but when
the task is once accomplished, the most nutritious
and savory pieces Of meat in the animal are READY
for use. There is cheaper pieoe than this
neck piece Indeed. the entire fore-qualter OF the
lamb or mutton may be bought for trihing sum. If
you allow the neck piece TO be weighed In. and
the scrago or neck itself seldom brings over or
cents a pound. A two-pound neck viii make an
excellent pOtpe
After separating the fat from the lean, and laying
the bones aside melt teaspoonul Of butter in an iron
saucepan. Dredge the lean meat thichly with Hour
and put it in the butter to fry slowly in order to
draw out the juices. Put the bones In sauce-
pan by themselves. covering them with q little
cold water. When the lean meat has Drowned
little in the pot, barely cover 1t with boiling
water and set it where IL will simmer very slowly
Bring the water in which the bones are put quickly
to the boiling point, skim 1T and set
1t back where it will simmer slowly. Let
the meat and bones cook in this way
In separate pots for hour By this time the liquid
in both pots viii be FER ep by educed Then ST. ain the
liquid off the bones the meat in the pot season 1t
with an even tablespoonful of salt and little white
pepper TIE broth around the meat will be thckened
enough by the flour used at the beginning dredge It,
Let the stew boil twenty minutes longer then prepare
the dumpngs. Put two cups of pastry -four into a
sieve Add rounded teaspOOntul Of cream of tartar
and half tcaspoOnfu Of soda. Sift the cream
Of tartar and soda through the sieve with the flour
twice. Then add teaSpOOnful Of sugar. even tea
spoonful of salt and teacupful Of milk. Beat
the batter thus formed till all the -four is absorbed
put the stew where it will boil hard and drop the bat
ter tablespoonful after tablespoonful over the top Of
IT, Do not allow the pieces when they are put In to
touch. 1t requires rather broad, shallow pot 10 cook
the dumplings properly success depends strict
adherence to rule and rapidly Of movement The pot
pie should be dropped the stew rapidly pos
sble and as soon this is done the pot should be
covered up tight and kept covered for ten minutes
the cover is lifted to look the pOtpie the chances
are that il Will be spoiled. At the end Of ten minutes
the cover dish the pOtpie in border around
the platter put the meat in the centre and pour the
gravy over the meat only.
A very pretty little scarfpin may be made as
souvenir out of a 10cent piece Hammer out the coin
until it is quite thin then with chisel gauge
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

a hole in the middle. Then, with file, smooth the
edges Now lay the fat shape on smooth hard
surface "a tured-up hatirOn held between your Knees
makes good "lapstOneD and with any small, blunt
ended instrument hammer gently in the centre of each
leaf and in the centre Of the flower itself; this VIII
cause the petals 10 spread and curl and by hammerng
in the middle the fjes will be brought together until
it forms the shape Of buttercup. Now take bit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

Francateui. Cut out two-inch squares OF puff paste
bend them over so that the will meet the cen
tire like all envelope. Fix knob Of paste In the centre
Cut little triangular pieces out Of each Of the sides OF
the little envelopes of paste as to form square bow
of four loops Brush the cakes with the white OF an
egg prick them and bake them In the oven When they
are done surround each with a border OF currant
jey crclIng also the knob Of paste in the centre
Have ready jelly of green-gages and little OF yellow
apricot Jelly, or some other Jelly. and decorate the
loops of the bow in the hollow formed by the currant
Jelly with these two cOlors alternately. The efect Is
that of tiny Maltese bordered with rubies ana
set with emerads and topaz The gay little BOWS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

this kind would be Invaluable TO one who has no
extent Of lap and whose properties are apt TO slip
away in the most exasperatng manner. A breadth Of
silk or muslin, two and half yards in length. is
turned up to the depth Of half yard and the sides
are sewed together The top is simply gathered into
a narrow band while bows of ribbons to match finish
the corners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02
L.

Of sheet copper the size of No. l. and cut it in strips
like the diagram. Wrap it tightly around long
shawl PIN as in No. p ana bend out the iriheeu
ond n hook like stamens then insert the pin through
.L bo1o IN tbe cup Of the flower touch IL with drop
90 eoldorpg acid on a water-cOor paint brush and
solder il in its place with jewellers solder Use for
this the directions given for soldering in The Tribune
a couple Of weeks ago-only for such delicate work
Won will need smaller point than the ordinary solder
ING iron provides Any variety Of small flowers may
be made in this way with dlhereht meiaiS-uaisieS'
u a,d ovep roses Indeed. there many
cbes NJ a Jewellers trade that NAV be successfully
T,ctls by amateur IN India an artifcer in metals
win pay you visit and before your eyes will make
you bracelet. brooch pin, as you wish carrying
NIX entire "Mt7 for the purpose In Atile leather
pouch; and the results he produces win ie" simple
tools arc quite wonderful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

dainty looking affair, although darired or sagegreen
might be more useful The fittings Of the board
consisting of blotter, nkstand pen wiper and stamp
pockets together with places for pens pencils. scs-
sors knife sealingwax. etc. all made with strips
Of the canton flannel held in place by small brass
headed nails At each end Of the board are hanging
pockets Of the canton flannel for paper envelopes and
sundres; or, if preferred, one end may have silk
pouch held in place with taut elastic at the top This
will serve as receptacle for sDools, needlebook etc
These boards form pretty top for any common little
table, and held the lap make most convenient and
desirable writing tablets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

The best hardressers tell that it is quite an easy
matter 10 wash the hair often and thereby dctroy
the vital oils essential 10 its growth The use ~ bav
rum or any stmuantS, or Of boIax alkals Of any
kDd' IS condemned by some Of the authorities ono
Of the best things for washing the hair Is the bit -
al egg' which is especially nourishing on account nj
ue albumen which 1t contains. IL should be rnhbed
thoroughly through every part Of the hair and nnscd
Gut with tepd water. II will require repeated Iinsipp
before the water clear but not until then is the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

simple method of stewlng appeS = ~ 'u' ,ae'i'
tn CHARTERS and nut them in thick earthen pudding
ash 10 every quart OF apple quarters pour over =
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

few years ago some very attractive pieces OF fur
niture made Of bamboo might be found In Oriental
shops. To-day there IS an abundance OF so-cadled
bamboo furniture but it is far below the mark Of the
Oriental workman. 1t is, in many cases, cheap,
ricketty stuff and In no way takes the place Of the
furniture made in China and Japan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

"what a lovely curly bang your little girl has =!
said a young mother whose childs hair was Of
the most uncompromsing straghtness and who stopped
III the street 10 admire, half OBVIOUSLY the golden
aureoe Of fluffy hair that framed in the rosy lace Oh
her friends small daughter in the most becoming
manner. YES" said the fond parent cOmpacently
"isn't It pretty 1t from Paris sewed into her
little cap
You do not mean TO 1t is false!" exclaimed the
other, quite Mortified. "Why, yes" she answered. IL
hooks pretty and what harm IS it ?"
Nevertheless the incongruy between an innocent
child and false hair is obvious. The latest absuity
In this line bathing cap also Parsian) from which
peeps fringe of naturally curly hair that clng in the
met becoming rings, however wet; but it would be
AWKWARD 10 lose such cap and II behOOves the wearer
" I@S'eh IL very securely This combination OF out
door Aeadgesr and becoming tresses seems 10 be pOpu
A thls year Tor one enterprisng milliner has intro
dnced hair which she matches in color 10 order in
various ways with her corrections one hat which
she calls wind hat hes soft, short wavy locks
huached winch might defy Boreas 10 render nnbecom-
ing' and pretty little bonnet has a crown Of golden
plalts That IS warranted 10 become dsaranged.
But here is verdict from rather particular man of
NE world. which doubtless expresses the views Of
many There is something positively obnoxious to
me about false hair" he afirms a. had rather see
woman paint and that is bad enough-ten times over
but 10 know that that SOFT curly stuff NAV cone from
some dear dead woman Browning says absolutely
makes shudder."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

very pretty little scarfpin may be made as
souvenir out of 1Ocent piece Hammer out the coin
until it is quite thin, and then with chisel gauge
cut it out as near as possible in this shape, punching
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

The beauty Of a summer home depends greatly upon
the treatment Of the wooden floors, how they are
stained in the first place and the manner Of caring for
them afterward stained border adds greatly to the
effect OF wooden foor and it is very easily done when
the first cooring laid There are many very easy
and rapid ways Of making borders. One simple metlof
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

Harry the Eghth's shoestrngs" are dainty cakes
made of puff paste. We owe the rule to the skill Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

Many nice cakes may be made OF scraps Of puff paste
Chanty cakes are formed Of little rounds Of paste
dantily Drowned In the oven with strawberry pre-
serve and heaped with spoonful of whipped cream
These circles of paste should be about two inches Fl
diameter and should be pricked before they are baked
to prevent their rising unevenly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

1t Is as desirable to have vacant spaces In room 10
give relief as it Is TO have decorations. in order that
II shall be truly beautiful. room cluttered with
pictures and brc-abrac however good in themselves
is a failure There is no good thing, not even a re
cious spirit that may not be carried to excess. An
overreligous man becomes fanatic, and fOrgets the
primary truth laid down by the Apostle, that If any
provide not for bis own he is than an infdel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

The best washing fluid know of Is made Of two
OF kerosene added 10 pailfu OF warm
water and turned into large boiler full Of cold water
to which half a bar of melted soap has also been
added.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-02

The most charming cups and saucers Of Bohemian
glass for use in serving sorbets dinner The
prettlet are those made Of ruby glass decorated with
gold or Of pale yellow glass with Glded rims. There
arc other sorbet glasses simply made Of frosted crystal
colored in wonderful hues or Of enamelled Russian
glass in old byzantine color, recalling the days
when Consantnope the scat of the and learn
Ing OF Europe.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-11
THE BLACK DROP.

The Indians Of New England ceased to
be Indians the moment that they had a
drop OF Negro blood in their veins and
became practically as much Negroes as il
they were natives of Africa. Newport
and Providence and other Rhode Island
towns are full OF "colored people" who
show the strong lineaments Of the Nara
gansett and Wampanoag tribes in their
faces. But no one ever thinks of them
for moment as anything but Negroes.
AS all the world knows, 1t is precisely 90
with the Aryans who have the same faint.
Who can explain this strange fact that the
Anglo Saxon race will forgive Indian
blood, Kanaka blood, even Chinese blood
but never drop Of African blood? Here
are almost thirty years gone by since
emancipation and the thing is the same As
ever.-'Transcript.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-11

ln the ups ana downs OF hithers and
thithers OF and eventiu life shall / tell
you the people who make the most weary
II 10 not the bad people, nor the foolish
people; we can get along with all such
because Of streak OF common humanity
in us all but carnot survive without en-.
treme lassitude the decorons people; those
who slip through life without sound or
sparkle, those who behave themselves up.
on every occasion and would pass through
q dynamite explosion without rumpling a
hair, those who never have done any.
thing out the way and never will simply
for the reason that tish cannot persplre
no blood In 'em! Gut them and they
would run cold SAP, like maple tree In
April. Such people are always brighten.
ed TO death for fear OF what the world 10
going to say about them. They are uuder
everlasting bonds to keep the peace.
wonder that they ever Hnbend to klss Their
III one OF them lived In NV
house | should stick pima 10 him. Nor.
Atty and goodness that lie no deeper than
behavior are like the veneering they put
On cheap tablea-very tAwdry and soon
peel off.-Ex.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-07-11

In calculations relating to machinery,
the loss Of power due to friction is al
ways an important factor. That the
loss incurred In few seconds bv the
friction of mass of coins, one upon the
other, should rise to an appreciable
amount, strikes the average mind as
highly improbable But there need
only be enough of the coins-not more
than are often required for a single
shlpment-to cause a waste which
would make trouble for somebody if II
were not accounted for The Iron In
dustry Gazette states that careful ex-
periments made at the United States
mint shows that five dollars is lost bx
abrasion every time one million dollars
In gold coin is handled. The exneri-
ments were conducted with bags CON
tanning five thousand dollars each and
1t was found that the mere lifting to
truck OF the two hundred bags making
up the total sum resulted in the loss
stated: and as the unloading caused a
similar waste, there was loss of ten
dollars. or one-thousandth of one per
cent. in the transfer of the million
from one vault to another. -Mechani-
cal News