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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14

THE Dallas News says: dallas
wants an appropriation to determine
whether the Trinity river shall be
made nGvigable. That navigation of
the Trinity river is quite as feasible
as a Thousand plans for which con-
gress has made appropriations there
is no question" He is fellow of in
finite Jest, that Dallas News man!
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14
CENSUS DEFICIENCY.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The audit
ing secretary of the treasury today
sent to Congress q letter from Porter,
uperintendent of the census, accom-
panied by deficiency estimates of
100000 for continuing the work of
the census, which appropriation is
asked to be made in the urgency de-
ficiency bill. The letter of Superin-
tendent Porter says if the appropria-
tion asked for is made Immediately it
will be possible to bring the work
practically to termination by the
close Of 1892 or the spring of 1893.
The appropriations for the census
thus far aggregate Sc, 100000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14
FRANCE.
PANAMA CANAL COMPANY.

PARIS, Jan. Gin the chamber Of
deputies, M. Folliers, minister of JUS
tice, today announced that the judi
cial examination Of the directors Of
the Panama Canal company was pro-
ceeding. Goblet said he thought the
government might intervene to assist
in bringing about the resumption of
work on the canal. The order of the
day was passed, demanding that
energetic measures lie taken against
the persons responsible for the pres
ent state of the canal company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14
effects of nausea. He will be out to-
morrow.
ENoRMous CEREAL CROPS.

ENORMOUS CEREAL CROPS.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-Estimates
of the area of product aud value OF the
principal cereals for the United States
for 1891 have been made by the statls-
tician of the department of agricul-
ture. The total for corn has only been
exceeded once. The wheat product is
the largest ever known in aly coun-
try, and the yield per acre in the
United States the largest ever re-
ported by the department of agricul'
ture. The total for oats was slightly
exceeded in 1889. The aggregates are
as follows:
Corn area &c, 2O4 Sis acres, product
1000, l54 900 bushels value 1896, 439,
900; wheat area 3O,9l6,S97 acres, pro-
duct Gil ,7S0 600 bushels, value $5l3,-
472,71l; oats area 25, 1851 1861 acres, pro-
duct 736, 1874 900 bushels, value 1882,
312,267. Average value to the farmer
400 cents for corn, SO SO for wheat and
3246 for oats. The value of wheat is
greater than any other year since
1883, that of 1883 alone excepted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14

THE Chicago News says that Cara
is "using the United States territory
as q vantage ground from which to
harrass tho Mexicans" The News
probably means this for sarcasm. If
the Mexicans are being seriously an
noyed it is impossible to perceive it at
this distance.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14

THREE thousand operatives at the
Elgin watch factory are about to
strike on account of from Is to GO per
cent reduction in their wages. 1t Is
said also that $500 employees of the
Waltham Watch company are ready
to walk out for the same reason.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14

GERMAN scientists have discovered
the grip bacillus, and now comes the
annoying information that it is the
the smallest bacillus yet discovered.
But what stir the little wretch has
made.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14

GOVERNOR FLOWER, in his message
to the Legislature, says that the law
excluding representatives of the press
from witnessing electrical executions
is practically dead letter, and recon-
mends its repeal.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14

The Laredo correspondents of some
of the New York dailies seem to be
working" those papers for all they
are worth. Their latest feat was an
interview with Cara. Let CATERING
once catch up with one of these gay
reporters and he would have an inter-
view worth sending.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14

THE Appeal-Avalanche says: "They
have a man at the white house who
runs his blue pencil through every
crank who wants to see the presi-
dent" Probably some has-been man
aging editor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14

THE Corpus Christi Caller thinks
THE STATESMAN would welcome "the
eturn of many more alien land laws"
The Caller should get new pencil
and try again. That was dreadfully
poor one.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14

SINCE Jay Gould has been informed
by letter that q hatful of dynamite
would be thrown under his carriage
unless he forwarded $4,000 to the
writer, he suffers at least $4,000
worth every time he goes out riding.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14

THE whirligig of time, which has
brought PETER and Perkins out "on
top" has also brought out this sooth-
ing comment from the Chicago News:
"The distinguishing traits of Messrs.
PETER and Perkins are their predeces-
sors Messrs Ingalls, and Plumb"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14
FIFTY-SECOND CONGRESS
THE COINAGE BILL CONSIDERED IN
THE SENATE.
The Russian Relief Resolution Practically
Defeated in The House-The "Great
Director" Still 0bjects-Interstate
Commission Appointed.
SENATE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-After the
opening exercises, number of import
ant papers were presented and re-
ferred. Among the bills introduced
and referred were the following:
By Senator PascO, granting pen
sions to soldiers of the Seminole and
other Indian wars.
Senator Morgan offered a resolution
directing the committee on foreign re-
lations to enquire into what progress
has been made in the work Of the
Maritime canal of Michigan. He will
call it up tomorrow.
The vice president laid before the
Senate three messages from the presi-
dent, transmitting the agreements
made with the Indians of the Colville
reservation, Washington, the Wichita
and other Indians of Oklahoma and
the Tonkawa Indians of Oklahoma;
read and referred to the Indian COM
mittee.
The Senate bill introduced by Sen
ator Stewart to provide for the free
coinage of gold and silver bullion was
taken up and Senator Morrill, pro-
ceeded to address the Senate in oppo-
sition thereto. At the close of Senator
Morrill's speech Senator Teller took
the floor in ad locacy Of free coinage.
Senator DOlph sent to the clerks
desk and had read an extract from
the speech of Senator Stewart to the
effect that the purchase by the gov
eminent of 100000 ounces of silver
per month would use all the silver
produced in the United States and
would put up the price of silver to
par.
Senator Stewart admitted his
failed, but pleaded that the
had changed and that it
has been proven cOnclusively that
nothing would do but free coinage.
No action was taken on the bill and |
after short executive session the
Senate out of respect to the memory
of the late Representative Gamble of
South Dakota, adjourned until to-
morrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14

THE Times-Herald thinks that the
entire thirty days of the extra SEES ion
will be consumed in reapportioning the
state and other necessary measures,
and there will be no time to fool away
on electing a senator. Whist Who
said there was going to be any extra
session ?
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14
sALIsBURY's POSITION.

LIVERPOOL, Jan. 6.-Sir George
Baden Parnell, a member of the Brit
ish Behring sea commission who, at
Salisbury's request, starts for Wash
ington Saturday next, says that Sails
bury told him that he Salisbury
wanted to avoid war with the
United States, but at the same time
wanted to be strong and show that
he was not going to yield British
rights,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14
ENGLAND.
NIHILIsrs UNDER ARREST.


LONDON, Jan. 6.-Advices from
Cracow, Russian Poland, show that
the reports received there from vari-
Gus places along the frontier contra
dict the statements which have been
made concerning the military prepar-
atoms of Russia. 1t is said the move
ment of troops along the frontier has
ceased. A nihilistic proclamation
has been discovered among the troops
in Poland. A number Of non-commis-
stoned officers stationed at Radon
and Lublin have been sent to the ST.
Petersburg prison for circulating nj.
hilistic manifestOs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14

We pay the printer to give
you good advice about health
and to lead you to careful
living.
Our reason is that SCOTS
Emulsion of cod-liver oil is
so often a part of careful
living.
If you would go to your
doctor whenever you need
his advice, we might save our
money. He knows what you
need.
Let us send you a book on
CAREFUL LIVING; free.
Scorr L BowNE, Chemists, Isa South sth Avenue,
New YolS.
Your druggist keeps SCOTS Emulsion OF eod.iver
oil-all druggists everywhere do. 81.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14
FREE SILVER ORE.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.-Enloe OF
Tennessee today introduced a bill
amending paragraph 1919, schedule G.
of the tariff law so as to provide fol-
lead ores and lead dross to pay duty
of ga of cent per pound, provided
that ores containing silver and lead
in which the silver is greater in value
than the lead be considered silver ores
and admitted free Of duty.
The bill introduced today by Stew
art of Texas requests the president TO
invite the government of Mexico to
designate three commissioners to
meet like number of commissioners
to be designated by the president,
whose duty it shall be to negotiate a
treaty whereby greater reciprocity in
commercial relations between the two
countries may be established.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14
BODIES WASHED ASHORE.

LONDON, Jan. G.-The bodies of the
stewart and second officer Of the
steamer Cavalier have been washed
ashore on the coast of Cornwall. The
Cavalier left Gibraltar Dec. 8 for Fal-
mouth. Several days ago q boat
marked Cavalier" was picked up off
the Scilly islands.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14
FROM STARVING RUSSIA.

LONDON, Jan. GA correspondent
making tour of the famine district of
Toula writes: "The wealthier land
owners keep away from their estates,
leaving the entire burden of helping
peasantry upon the poorer gentry,
who are little better off than starving.
Careful lists that have been pre-
pared of the stores of each
family show in many instances
where peasant with six children
has only $50 pounds of grain to last
through the winter. There is a gen.
eral fear that the famine will recur,
leaving Russia in a state of national
bankruptcy. The chief reliance is
placed in the Red Cross society. In
the first meeting of the local branch
of the society it was disclosed that
only ITO pounds had been subscribed
for district having $4,000 people
verging on starvation. Many million
roubIes have gone into the Golfers of
the central committees of the society
at st. Petersburg and Moscow and no
body knows how the money has been
Xpended.n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14

inc credit, driving capitalists and
hostile to the wage Garner and pro-
Queer.
The bill itself authorizes the secre-
tary of the treasury to issue treasury
notes to the amount of 500, DOC, 900.
These notes are to be loaned to the
people of Indiana on mortgages upon
their lands. Every one who accepts
loan of this description is to give
promissory note for the amount, and is
limited in borrowing to one-haif the
cash valuation of the land, to secure
fair rate of interest on the money
loaned. The governor of the
state is to collect semi annually
tax of per cent and turn it into the
national treasury. When the prin-
cipal of the note falls due, if the prom
issory notes are unpaid, the mort
cages are to be foreclosed and the
land sold. If there is no bidder for
the tract, the land is to be sold for the
United States and the occupant is to
be permitted to remain upon it in con-
sideration of the payment of a rental
equal to tax of per cent. AS
safeguard upon the issue of the treas
ury notes under the terms of the bill
it is provided in the clause limiting
the amount to a,total not exceeding $10(
per capita for the whole community
and not less than $50 per capita fol
the whole state of Indiana.
WASHINGTON, Jan. THE senate
committee OH commerce held its first
formal session this morning. The
house committee on foreign and inter
state commerce of which Mr.. Mills is
chairman, will be called to order by
Mr.. G. d. Wise of Virginia, who will
act as chairman for the present. Mr.
Mills has not fully recovered his
health and having obtained an indefi'
mite leave of absence from the house
has gone to Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14
MIR. BLAINE'S ILLNESS.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6,-Great ex-
element was caused in the depart
ment of state this morning by the
rumor that Secretary Blaine was
taken suddenly i'll whilo at work in
his office. The report proved true,
but every precaution was taken to
prevent the fact becoming public.
Surgeon General Brown, whose office
is in the same building, and other
physicians from the war department,
were on hand in few minutes. I'm
der their joint efforts Mr. Blaine was
made to feel comparably comfortable.
His daughter, Miss Hattie. arrived at
his side shortly after. The nature of
the illness is not known, but is sup
posed to be temporary stomach de-
rangement, and Mr.. Blaine is now out
Of danger.
Mr.. Blaine's sudden illness was
caused wholly by an attack of indi-
gestion. AS soon as his stomach was
relieved by light emetic he suffered
no further pain, but simply the after
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1892-01-14
CONVERSATIONS.

Inter state commerce commission
ers : James w. McDill of Iowa, Wm
r.. Morrison of Illinois, and VIM. M.
Lindsey of Kentucky.
f.. G Rathbone of Ohio, fourth as
sistant postmaster general.
Postmasters, Texas: H. A. David,
Wolf City; A. b. Mayherne, Seymour.
THE HOUSE.
The attendance in the House this
morning was not as large as yester-
day, many members whose states had
been called taking advantage of the
fact to absent themselves and attend
department business.
Mcmillan, speaker pro tenn, having
laid before the House the Senate joint
resolution authorizing the secretary
of the navy to transport contributions
for the relief of the suffering people
of Russia, Blount of Georgia asked
that it be referred to the committee on
naval affairs.
Kilgore of Texas objected and con-
tended that the resolution, under the
rul.s, came under the jurisdiction of
he committee on appropriations, and
it should be- referred to the committee.
The speaker pro tenn. thought that
in the absence of rules the House
could dispose Of the resolution.
Mr.. Blount moved that the House
proceed to the immediate cOnsidera.
tion of the resolution.
Mr.. I<ilgore raised the point Of
order that this could not be done
The speaker ruled to the contrary,
aud further ruled that the motion to
refer has the precedence. Thereupon
Mr.. Kilgore moved its reference to the
committee on appropriations.
After much argument, pro and con,
with reference to its constitutionality,
and also to its economy, Mr.. KilgorG
withdrew his motion to refer the reso-
luton to the committee on appropri-
tions.
Mr.. Herbert moved to refer it to the
committee on naval affairs with in
structions to report it back within ten
days. Lost.
The question then required on Mr..
Blount's motion 20 proceed to the
immediate consideration of the
resolution. This having been
agreed 10 the resolution was consider
ed in a committee of the whole.
Mr.. Holman moved to strike out the
clause appropriating 100000; agreed
to after debate, Mr.. Breckenridge of
Kentucky remarking that the United
States navy had no ships which could
be used, and that the resolution was
now useless one.
1t was moved to postpone the con-
sideration indefinitely. The motion
was agreed to, which was equivalent
to the defeat of the measure.
The House then adjourned until TO
morrow.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-22
Deserving Praise.

WE desire to say to our citizens that
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Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen's
Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters, and
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stand ready to refund the purchase
price II satisfactory results do not fol-
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their merits Christian & Barbee, Drug.
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-22
THE TIMES KODAK.
Items Of News Gathered Around
Town.

j. G. Parker, who lives on the Robert
Logan farm near town, has black
mare which was left at his house Tues
day morning bridled and saddled, and
which he thinks was perhaps stolen
from some one in Roanoke.
Langhorne's mills are now running
full time and are making almost daily
shipments to the Elkhorn region.
Alfred Burdette left yesterday at
noon for Danville where he has OBJ
tanned situation with williamson Sc
Lipscomb, Wholesale china and silver
ware dealers. Alfred has frequently
taken charge Of the Salem correspond
ence OF The ROANOKE TIMES in the alb
sence OF the regular reporter, and is
energetic, capable and trustworthy in
any business he undertakes.
Justice Camper was in great tribula-
ton yesterday for, during a trial, some
thief made off with the Bible on which
he usually "swears" witnesses.
Tuesday night W. M. Nelson was
joyfully aroused by the arrival Of an
other son.
A marriage license was issued yester-
day in the county clerks office to
Charles Roberts and Maggie L. Foe,
both Of this county.
1t Is said that there is warrant from
Roanoke awaiting j. Woody Akers, who
is confined in Jail here, to pay ten
dollar fine for stealing pair of pants
from Jackson, Beale & Co.
e. II. Cumpston is in New York city
on business.
Miss Strange, Of Wilmington, N. c.,
is the guest of the family of Col. R. Il.
Logan on Broad street.
DR.. Taylor'e lecture in the town hall
tonight, for the benefit OF the Baptist
Orphanage, will not commence until the
marriage in the Methodist Church Is
over, SO that those who wish can attend
both.
Joel S. Thomson returned yesterday
from visit to relatives in Frankfort,
Ky.
Funeral Director Oakley informed a
TIMES reporter Saturday that since Jan
uary 1, 1892, he had furnished collins
for eightY-two bodies of those who had
died in Salem and the neighborhood,
and out OF that number there were ONLY
seven children. This speakes volumes
for the healthfulness of Salem.
Deputy Internal Revenue Collector s..
MI. White has registered, according to
the now law, nine out of seventeen of
the Chinese in this district and says
that in a few days all will come in. He
says there is no opposition on the part
of the Celestials, but it 10 so difficult to
make them understand exactly what is
wanted and most Of them are so very
timid.
Emmett Phlegar, who was married in
Lynchburg yesterday evening to Miss
Martha Gill, returned to Salem last
night and with his bride went out to
the residence of his father, j. H.
Phlegar, about three miles west of
Salem, where reception was rendered
them. They will leave in day or two
for Roanoke, where the bridegroom has
a position in grocery.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-22
PIANOS and organs at factory prices
and easy payments at Hobbie Music c.,
157 Salem ave.
Board of Trade Notes.

The office, No. Ais, Terry Building, is
being fitted up for the use of the board
OF trade. AS soon as these arrange.
ments are completed the secretary will
push matters for the establishment of
the proposed credit system among the
merchants in the city
1t requires the sum of $225, 900 to start
cotton mill. Outside parties have
volunteered half the amount and it is
probable that inducements will be made
to these parties that will result in the
formation of a plant here. mill of
this size will run 10. 600 spindles
The committee on parks and public
improve ments are working in coniunc-
tion with a special committee of Council.
They have already advised them OF cor
tain suitable lots for the construction OF
public park.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-22

New Ideo aoF Panels snd Table Tops
A new idea for decorating the tops OF
tables or wood panels Is to arrange fern
leaves on the wood 90 as form design,
and fasten them slightly here and there
with gum just enough 10 prevent them
from being shifted. Fine pins OF needles
may also be used for this purpose. After
the pattern Is arranged prepare some very
liquid water color (sepia Is mostly esed),
and by means OF a hard tooth on nail brush
dipped in the liquid color try to produce
the finest possible spray by rubbing the
said brush against another dry one. Cover
the whole surface with the spray until
those parte Of the wood that are not
covered with tho ferns appear quite dark
brown Then remove the pattern and
complete the leaves by painting in some
veins, etc., where IL Is necessary.
Any color may be chosen for this work.
but brown is the pretttest. In order to nb-
tain richer brown burnt lumber may be
mixed with the sepia- Greet care must be
taken to obtain fine spray as any heavy
drop OF color would spoil the background.
and 1t Is best to try first ON a piece of card
buad.
Charming effects may DO obtained by
giving the fern leaves different shades.
This Is done by removing Some Of the
leaves before the background Is completely
darkened and letting them take o light
way one may produce two q three differ
ent degrees or shades. Ivy leaves are also
very effective, in fact, everything in that
line may serve, rs we'll ae conversational de-
signs cut ont in paper and fastened on the
woou.-Decorutor and Furnishes.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-22
PROFESSIONAL.
Tho Board of Health Organizes.

The recently appointed board OF
health met yesterday afternoon at
o'clock in the Office of DR.. Staples and
organized. Drs. Harrison, Jones and
Staples were present. DR.. Staples was
elected president of the board. Several
matters of importance we're discussed,
and report will BIO prepared and pre-
scented to Council at its next meeting.
In that report there will be suggestions
to that body in regard to quarantine
measures in the event of the near ap-
proach of cholera; also changes to be
made in the sanitary conditions of the
city.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1892-09-22
A Million Frianda.

A FRIEND In need is friend indeed,
and not less than one million people
have found just such friend in DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds. If you have never
trial will convince you that it has won
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