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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31
TAYLOR TOPICS.

Taylor, Tex, Jan. 2S.-Since the small
box scare has subsidized the attendance
upon the Taylor public schools. which were
suspended for time, has largely in
creased
Notwithstanding the resignation of Mr.
John Lloyd as postmaster of Taylor was
filed with the proper authorities at Wash
ington last September, and the appllca'
tions for appointment of half dozen
Taylorites have since been pending, nc
appointment was made until few days
ago, when Mr.. James A. SimOns, of the
lately assigned firm of Simons, Root n Co.
received notice of his appointment to the
office. Mr.. Simons only recently made APP
plication for the position, and while the
appointment gives general satisfaction
still the other applicants are disgruntled IL
consequence.
The following convictions were had in
the mayors court of Taylor during thI
month of January: Drunkenness, Z: fight
ing 4 profanity, | ; gambling, l; vagrancy
3; abusive language, g. disturbing the
peace, 1; assault and battery, !.
The city of Taylor having granted q
| franchise to the Southwestern Telegraph
and Telephone company for telephone
system III Taylor, work is to begin on the
| plant within the next two weeks. Ample
subscribers to the service have been oh
: tanned.
A slow, drizzling rain, accompanied q
intervals with sleet and snow, began fall
ing here Saturday night and continued un
| til this morning-a suiiiciency to cause
! both stockman and farmer to rejoice. This
/ is the first seasonable rain that has faller
! in this section since last August, in con
/ sequence of which stock water had becom,
exceedingly scarce and farm work ha,
! ceased
/ The last annual meeting of Green's bri
. de of Confederate veterans having de
! led upon the invitation of the mayor anC
rty council of Taylor to hold the mex
meeting of the brigade in this city, OF
J abruary 20, 81 and 90. 1895, Mayor
/ Daniel Moody this morning issued cal
! Tor n mass meeting of the citizens or Feb
rlary 3, at . p. m, TO make necessary ar
rangcments for the reception and enter
| tninment of the survivors of the brigade
heir lady friends, a military band anC
visitors who are expected from all parts
OF the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31
PRESIDENTIAL POSSIBILITIES.
Men That Are Likely to Receive the Re
publican Nomination in '9G.

Altll l MT ANlt W te'N'''' WV -
publican Nomination in '9G.
Cincinnati. Jan. 27.-The Commercial
Gazette today prints two pages Of prefer
ences for the next Republican nomination
for president from Republicans all over
the country, especially from Ohio, In
diana, Kentucky, West Virginia, New
York and Washington City. In its sum.
mary it says: Ohio is for Mckinley and
Indiana for cX-President Benjamin Ilar-
rison. New York hardly knows where
she stands. The Republicans Of the En-
pire state are holding off in the end to
either dictate the nominee or, failing in
that to drive the best bargain they can
with the man they see is bound to win.
One New Yorker declares himself for
eX- Governor Foraker. West Virginia
seems to he for the best man, whoever
he nav be. One West Virginian declares
himself for Senator-elect Elkins, while
several Republicans of that state express
Il preference for Judge Nathan Golf for
the second place on the ticket. Mckin-
ley seems to he the first choice of the
Republicans of Kentucky. At the nation
al capital the prepOnderance of sentiment
appears to be for Tom Reed. Attention
is called to the declaration for Reed
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31
SNOW IN NORTH TEXAS.

Fort Worth, Jan. N.-(Special.) 1.-The
heaviest snow seen in Texas for years
fell here today and extended generally
over the northern portion of the state,
from Texline, in the northwestern cor
ner, to East Texas and south as far as
Waco, falling steadily from about a. m.
until dark, and reaching depth of sew
eral inches in most places and drifting
heavily in the Panhandle. The wheat
crop has been greatly benefited and an
abundant supply of early grass insured,
and there is water enough in the Trinity
to supply the city beautifully until the
spring rains.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31
THE WEATHER.

Galveston. Jan. 27.-There is Il storm
which is apparently of considerable mag,
nitude in Mexico to the southwest OF
Texas and moving eastward. a high
pressure area of considerable magnitude
extends from the central Rocky Mountain
region to the Mississippi valley. Clear
weather prevails over the northern half
of the country and it is cloudy. over the
North Texas from FL Paso to Palestine
Precipitation amounting to 10 of an inch
or more is reported from Abilene, Anna
rillo, FL Paso, San Antonio and Nicks'
burg.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31
as copy of Guide to Health and
Household Instructor free. All of which
is guaranteed to do you good, and cost you
nothing. Jno. A. DeGaugh's drug store.
JACoBINs CAUSING TROUBLE.

Rio de Janeiro, Jan. 20. Since Friday
last the so-called Jacobins have been Gre
ating disorders and arousing hostility to-
ward the Journal of Brazil, which publish
ed accounts of thu 6uirIgea during the
rebellion. The moi have also shown hos
tility towards tn, government and dis.
orderly scenes ar Witnessed daily. Yes
tcrday evening the garrison was under
arms, but the police succeeded III dis
persing the rioters after u few trifius
conflicts, which were not accompanied by
any great numbe- Of easulIitias, Tonight
however the Jacotlos threaten to attack
the city, and the situation IS becoming Sc
rous.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31
FREE PILLS.

Call on Jno. II. Chiles, Austin, Tex,
and get 4 free sample box of DIR. Kings
New Life Pills. These pills are easy in
action, and are particularly effective in the
cure of constipation and sick headache,
For malaria and liver troubles they have
been proved invaluable. They are guar
anteed to be perfectly free from every
deleterioTs substance and to be purely
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31
ALL FREE.

Those who have used DR.. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those who
have not, have now the opportunity to try
it free. Call on the advertised druggist
and get trial bottle free. Send your
name and address to II. E. Bucklen &
Co, Chicago, and get a sample box of
DIR. Kings New Life Pills, free, as well
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31

There is q good reason for the pou-
arity of Chamberlain's Cough remedy.
Davis & Buzard of West Monterey, Clar-
ion county, Pa, say: 1T has cured peo-
pie that our physicians could no moth
ing for We persuaded them to try a
bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and they now recommend it with the
rest of us" % and 80 cent bottles for
sale by DR.. ]. ]. Tobin and all drug
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31
R1rCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvE.

The best salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains,
corns and skin eruptions, and positively
cures piles or no pay required. IL Is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price. 70 cents per
box. For sale by j. A. DeGaugh, the
druggist.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31

made by Gen. John B. Beattie of ,Colum1,
Gus. In the Washington interviews II
was sought to obtain expressions from
nither senator's or representatives IRON
every state in the Union; Mckinney
seems to be their second choice whlle
Harrison. Allison and others have quite
a respectable following.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31
A BARBARIC ACT.
A Man and Wife, Prisoners, Chained To
ppther nv the Neck

gether by the Neck.
Houston, Jan. 25.--(Special.)-A scene
that would have done credit to the dark
ages was witnessed at the Grand Cen
trail depot today. A young man and his
wife were chained together by the neck
and were in charge of an officer en- route
to q North Texas town.
The young man lives at Beaumont and
in order to get the license to marry the
girl he swore falsely as to her age. The
girl herself had committed no crime, yet
was treated as a convicted felon. Great
indignation was expressed and attention
of state officials will be called to the out
rage.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31

vegetable. They do not weaken by their
action, but by giving tone to stomach
and bowels greatly invigorate the sys-
tenn. Regular size 25c per box. Sold by
Jno. A. DeGaugh.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31
NnTICE.

want every man and woman In the United States
Interested in the Opium and Whisky habits to have
one of my books these diseases. Address
u. VI. WOOLLEY, Atlanta, Ga, Box $50, anG one
will be sent you free.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31

Elmer & Amends prescription No. 2S51
has cured thousands of cases of rheu-
matism. No sufferer should fail to give
trial. G. w. Preston & Co., agents,
Galveston, Texas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31

Caution: Buy only DR.. Isaac Thomp-
sons eye water Carefully examine the
outside wrapper None other genuine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-01-31
for infants and Children.

.Castoria isso wen adapted to children that
recommend It as superior to any prescription
krown 70 me-" q a ARCHER, n. D.,
iii So. Oxford St, Brooklyn, N Y.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-08-17

about four feet from the ground in a
low shrubby bush, and was built of
weed stalks, fine twigs, dried weed
blossoms, and bits of Irvine, and was
lined with fine fbres. The nest ma
terials vary in different localities.
The eggs were very pale blue, with
dots and lines of dark brown color
about the larger end. The owners of
this birdland home flew off to another
bush, and seemed to raise no objec-
tions to my examination of their
property.
/ have been sounding the praises
of the crimson-fronted finches; but
there are fruit growers who boldly
declare the "linnets" as they call
them, nuisances, and say that the
birds destroy the buds on the fruit
trees, and also injure the fruit itself
But be that as it may-it cannot be
a very serious matter-it is my belief
that if the merry, songful little
finches were to disappear from the
landscape of Southern California, il
would be a sad loss alike to the ma
tives and to the visitors from the
East.-EGaminer
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-08-17
DON'T TOSS THE BABY.

The common practice of tossing a
baby in the air to amuse it is danger
one, for the slightest spring of the child
as it leaves the hand is enough to dash
it to the floor. Although the cases
where accidents have occurred from
this cause are not alarmingly frequent,
they seem serious enough to command
attention. A writer in Baby, in speaking
of the matter, gives several instances she
has known where children have been
injured in this way. A gay young faith
err snatched up his baby boy one morn
ing and tossed him to the ceiling. Twice
the little fellow went flying through the
air and came down safely. The third
time the excited child gave spring of
delight as his fathers hands released
him, plunging forward and pitching over
the fathers shoulder, fell, head down
ward to the floor. When the poor child
came out of the unconscious state, in
which he lay for hours. it was found
that, although no bones had been brok
en-, the brain had sustained an injury.
Another baby tossed into the air re
ceived fatal wound on the top of the
head from the pointed ornament of a
chandelier. and another slipped between
her fathers hands as he caught her in
her downward fight, and although his
frenzied grasp on baby's arm saved her
from falling on the ground. it SO strained
the muscles and sinews that the girls
arm was shrunken and practically use
lees to her all her life. A celebrated
French literary man of the present day
is very deformed hunchback, owing to
a fall received when being tossed by his
nurse,
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-08-17
THE WOMAN CARPENTER.

There is no reason whatever why a
woman should not do plumbing and gas
fitting with stalwart man for helper.
Certainly, dizziness Of fingers and keen
ness of perception are needed for all
these trades, and these women possess
to an extraordinary degree; besides, as
the woman is in the house more than
the man, so she should know the re-
quirements of it even better than he.
The woman architect is looming up in
the near future, and there are already
several of these who are doing we'll and
are on the high road to fortune and to
fame. A couple of young women have
taken up the finer grades of carpenter
work. Inside finishing is their speciality.
They declare that their work is not half
as hard as many sorts of household ser.
vice. The lumber is light, they can set
glass and WELD the paint brush as well
as the men in their craft. They express
it as their intention to become experts in
fine cabinet work. One of them has al
do credit to veteran. With the modern
appliances for making work easy, there
is nothing about this kind of labor that
should shut women out from it.
One Of these girls is as dainty in her
tastes as some of the daughters of fash
ion. She, however, wears at her work
f,,1l emit ~ Iar
blouse and moderately close-itting
sleeves. A carpenters large apron. an
article of dress with which she is per-
fectly familiar, is her constant compan-
ion and it is full of pockets for all sorts
of little conveniences. She can do any
thing in the most delicate shades of
Woodworking, can handle lathe and
carve with chisel with all the dizziness
of an artist. Her eye is quick and &C.
curate, and her hand is steady. Her
own room for she lives under her faith
er's roofs decorated with cabinets.
tables and book shelves. the product of
her own skill; and window-seat and
cozy corner of her own building are
models of daintiness and good taste,
Ornamental iron work is branch Of
business that women can manage TO
most excellent advantage; and handsome
articles in brass are by no means diff.
cult to make, nor is the metal as taxing
to the hands as one might fancy. In
wood carving it is we'll known that wom-
have excelled, and those who studied
the architectural beauties of the Wom-
ans Building at Chicago need not be
told that the slender hands of the femi-
nine side of creation are capable of great
things. -Selected.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-08-17
THE AGREEABLE GUEST.

If one is invited to friends house,
the first thing in order is to decide
whether or not she can go. If. on con-
sideration and review Of existing and
anticipated engagements, it seems that
the invitation can be accepted, it should
on no account be lightly thrown over in
favor of some later suggestion which Of
fers more tempting prospect. An in
vitation to friends house is always
compliment, and should be 80 esteemed.
Whether it be for single meal or for
days, for an informal tea or ceremon-
ious dinner, the fact that one is asked
shows that one is wanted. Some persons
hold social engagements by very ten
uous thread. and apparently feel at lib
erty to modify or break them according
to moods and caprices; but to do this is
not good form, and is an indication of
selfish disregard for the convenience OF
others. To make thoughtful arrange
ments toward entertaining a guest, and
then at the last moment, to receive
telegram or letter explaining that the
guest is not coming after all, is COM
mon but very disappointing experience.
Illness or calamity is, of course, a suffi-
Gent excuse for alteration of plans, but
nothing less can be condoned in the wo-
man who aspires to reputation for good
manners.
The invitation having been accepted,
it is we'll to let the length of the con-
templated visit be definitely prescribed.
Both hostess and guest will proceed
more intelligently, and, on the whole,
more comfortably, il it be understood on
both sides whether the visit be of days,
a weeks, or fortnight's length.
In case of protracted visit, where the
guest fits into the family life, she needs,
even more than in briefer stay, to OBJ
serve carefully all the conventionalities,
often effacing herself, SO to speak, and
withdrawing from the household, that
they may have their own opportunity for
privacy. In the shortest visit a guest
does we'll occasionally to stay awhile by
herself, that the family may arrange
their own occupations or carry on their
talk without her intrusion Harper's
Bazaar.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-08-17

of making sketches; and, as generally
happens, these sketches were thought
very great deal OF by his friends. AS
generally happens alec, leading artist
was asked to give an opinion upon them.
Sir Frederick Leighton's father ap-
preached Hiram Powers, the American
sculptor, in similar case. Mrs. Millais
called upon the P. r. A. The boys tai
ents we're thought great deal OF by his
friends (she said); but she dared not
trust merely to the opinion of friends.
Would Sir Martin kindly tell her whether
it would be prudent for his father to
bring him up as an artist?
The fond mother must have been
somewhat startled by the answer which
she got from the president. MADAM"
he exclaimed, you had better bring the
boy up to be chimney-sweeper." But
surely, Sir Martin, you will look at my
sons drawings before you decide?" asked
Mrs. Millais. Very we'll" replied the
great man, "let us see them"
Thereupon portfolio was brought up
from the hall, and opened and inspected
by the president. He examined the
drawings for some time. and then. plac-
Ing his hand upon the little boys head,
asked him if he did all those drawings
by himself. Young Millais choked. and
was unable to say word. But the look
upon his face gave an affirmative answer
to the question. Thereupon the presi-
dent gave an opinion which wild horses
would be unable to drag from his
successor, Sir Frederic Leighton, in re-
spect of the work Of child of eight.
Madam" he said, sit is your duty
to bring this boy up to the profess
sion." And the wisdom of his advice
has been fully justified by the career of
the boy in question.-Reuieao Of Re-
| Uiescs.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-08-17
SHEEP,

Tt is knack and personal management,
and not luck, which will keep flock of
sheep in good condition during the
winter. They should enter their winter
quarters in good shape, and then be
tended with intelligence. 1t is folly to
try to make any thing out of the weak.
lings, and they should be weeded out
closely.
1t is noticeable that the expressions
of confidence in the future of the sheep
business come generally from men of ex-
perience, who have before come through
periods of great depression up to great
er prosperity. Those who rush into and
out of it with every breeze of fortune
are about shaken out of the business,
and sacrifices will be fewer henceforth.
People eat meat and wear clothing;
sheep furnish both, and no other animal
does. In the beginning of the depression
some wanted to see it go that way, and
began calamity bowling. Low as sheep
are, they will buy more which the farm
er needs than they did when higher, and
times point to renewal of prosperity.
The too common opinion in regard to
sheep lie that they are but scavengers,
and fitted only to consume the weeds
and other waste on the farm; but out of
nothing comes nothing. If there are no
proper food, care and shelter provided.
we must expect our sheep to pine away
and perish.
A good sheep will make growth of
nearly three quarters of pound day
for it's first $50 days, when it becomes
excellent mutton. For 600 days it will
make half a pound. Such sheep will
net six cents pound on the farm. usu.
ally. and such sheep. having large car
cass, will have proportionately large
fleece, be it worth what it will.
The cheapest and the best way of
building up flock on the farm is to
select the best Of the ewes and breed to
a full blood ram of the breed best suited
to your purposes. Yearly select the ewes
in this way. and yearly infuse the new
blood from new ram. Persistence will
work wonders.
Sheep are bound to become general in
South Dakota, because it is superior
sheep raising country. and the industry
pays better than wheat or anything else.
Success depends upon management
Many wool growers in that country have
increased the weight of their fleeces from
four to seven or eight pounds by proper
breeding.
A Shropshire ram, crossed with high
grade Merinos, is said to produce an an
imal profitable both for wool and NUT
ton. In sheep breeding there is but one
way of keeping an ideal flock, and that
is by trying to improve it when it is
seemingly at its very best.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-08-17
A STORY OF MILLAIS.

"My boy, those are the lights of Lon
dom" This was the answer that Mrs.
Millais gave her eight year.old son as
they approached the great city. just fifty
seven years ago. He was travelling with
his parents on the top of the mail-coach
which ran between Southampton and
London; and he saw in front of him a
red glow in the sky such as he had never
beheld before. No doubt he felt for a
moment like the hero of "Locksley Hall, ("
no doubt
"his spirit leapt within him to be gone
before him then,
Underneath the light he looked at, in among
the throngs of men.
His second day "among the throngs of
men" was the most eventful of his life.
His mother Ito whom, as he has more
than on ce confessed, he owes every thing)
took him to see Sir Martin Archer Shee,
then the president Of the Royal Academy.
The boy, it seems, had been in the habit