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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
ATTENDANCE INCREASING AND
MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED
TEACHERS PRESENT.
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT Shell.
TON ON TEXAS HISTORY.
The Effects of A,chohol and School
Hygiene to be Discussed, of Which Due
Notice VIII be Given-Other In
teresting Notes.

The second week of the normal opens
with over a hundred teachers in attend
ance. Some few changes have been made
in fine program on account of the incTeas-
ed attendance. The faculty have the
promise of three lectures on physiology.
The effects of alcohol and school hygiene,
of which due notice will be given, and all
citizens interested will be invited.
A special course on Texas history was
commenced today by Superintendent Shell
the citizens of Texas than the history of
their own native land. and none can tell
the story of the Lone Star State, its
wonderful rise and respondent glory in
the armament of the free and happy ma
tliOns of earth than one of her own free
born sons. This was the privilege of the
teachers today and win be theirs for at
least ten more days. Professor Shelton
was at home in his subject-yet eager
Like a race-hOrse, to be i'm at the winning
he was anxious to be in the heart of his
subject.
In his remarks Professor Shelton drew
attluence and commercial power among
the States of the Union, dnd it's growing
Importance to the nations of the Old
World. The thought of the whole world
was directed to the problem of the prOph-
esy of the semi-tropic chimes of the globe,
and q universal choice and actual indi-
cation of the same by Investments of for
eign money and immigration of people
from every civilized nation has given our
glorious Empire State the foremost place
in the countries of the New South.
Reluctantly withdrawing himself from
the beautifl visions of future glory which
awaited Texas, and reserving his heart 5
best subjects, the Alamo. sam Jacinto
GOliad and the legion of glores which is
furnished by the names of our heroic
dead, Travis, Crockett, Bowie, Deaf
Smith, Rusk, Austin. BurlcsOn and 9th
ers, he proceeded to develop an accurate
typographical idea of the commercial
and geographical State rs it exists today.
An imprOmptu map of Texas was drawn
on the blackboard. and students in turn
We're called to Indicate the location of the
principal cities, each being accompanied
with rich illustrations or definite state
mentS Of Importance as to the rank val
he and history of the city. AIT times the
lecturer would slip the leash and becOm-
ing enthused allowed the fire of dis pa
tmotism to flash forth. and then in the
heartfelt appreciation of one who loved his
country. it seemed as HISTORY under those
conditions would cease to be a study and
become a living pleasure.
Mr.. S. p. Pender of the State PduCa-
tiOnal department. gave a special Lecture
on algebra to the first grade students on
divisions. emphasizing the necessity of log
ica definitions. which was highly appre-
Gatcl by the class.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
"A TIMELY SUGGESTION.

A we'll known gentleman speaking
about the proposed reservoir, said:
THE quality of THE water now being
furnished by our municipal system is,
to put it MILDLY, not of the best; and in
order THAT 1.-THE present high standard of
health may be maintained, something
must be dome to eliminate it's solid O.
qualities.
",nhe bonds have been voted and sold at
a handsome premium; NOW let us improve
our drinking water. A reservoir besides
being an expensive undertaking, requires
no little time for construction, and it's
selection as n means of publication would
mean a furthcr delay in the completion of
our waiter system of at least II year.
While I do not nor can mot claim in any
way to be am authority ON the waiter
question, | have been very much struck
by the suggestion of an engineer of this
city, THAT the reservoir be superseded by
a filteltng and purifying basin. | have
examined the PLAINS and was greatly i'm
pressed by THE economy, reliability and
efficiency of the idea. Stated in brief,
THE plan CALLS for Il large stone basin
built upon the shore of 1.-THE Make and with
its bottom considerably below the lake
level with Suitable inlet gates and outlet
valves. The basin is divided Longitude
nally into halves and each half is di-
vided by traverse wallis into sections;
which sections are independent of each
other, Ito facilitate c,eanimg.
ION THE lake side of the longitudinal
wall in each section would be placed
fine grvel, while the land side would be
tMcd with fine sand. A third com
partmemt, from which would lead THE
suction Ito the pumps, would be filled
with charcoal. Thc first filtration
Through the gravel would remove much
of the earthly MATTER held in suspension
THE second or sand filter would discharge
the water clcun and limpid, while the final
passage Through the charcoal would eff
fectWally rob our drinking water of any
organic impurities, which bt us only rea-
Sonable to expect are NOW present.
The plan could be put into execution
in "a short time. ann told, ut am expense
of about $4,000, and it would be all sui
ficient for the city's needs for many years
Ito come.
SHOULD Austin'S growth demand in,
creased facilities, "a duplicate filter could
be placed in service without amy inter
ruption to the waiter supply or unreason'
able expense"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01

up. l attended one last week in S,r.,
part of town, and the aid of the coto %eI
and the decorator had been utilizeS q er
such a manner as to produce fine ofeS
of gorgeous al frescO reception. A .oiI
striped awning was stretched across W
part of the roof where the edibles WE ae
spread upon table loaded with flozv we
A carpet was spread for a dance at o. -.
side with only the stars for a canon V'
About the entire roof and reaching e..
up i'm a pyramid of light there were Lam s,f
terms lit by electric lights fastened with;n
There was a pleasant breeze blowinn
and these many swaying colorad lipSf9s,
produced a brilliant effect. Rich rugs cor
peted the roof surface and flags wero
draped about the high coping.
This party was given on the roof oe
a large hotel, and was such a success that
a number of similIr ones have been ar-
ranged 70. Az a pleasant feature of
town life in summer thine, there is NO
doubt that roof PARTIES will take the lead
While drawing and dining-rooms are nae
essarily warm during July and August
nights, the roof, which can be made to
combine both, is always swept by cool
breezes and with the stars or moon over.
head, is an ideal entertaining place.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
A COOL THOUSAND.
That's the Sum That Pete i!aWleS'
Knocked Out Captain Crotty With.

Our genial Petc-Of course everybody
l,nnws Col. Pete Lawlcss dropped in at
rcgatta headquarters yesterday evening
and said 40 fine manager: Put me down
for a Thousand dollars worth of Stock III
fine American Carnival Regatta aSSoclil'
tom" .,..
The advent of Colonel pete" within
the sacred precincts of the Office, KINDLY
Itoudercd the Regatta association by ulle
management of the Driskill, WAS pleas
ing surprise. ,a,,,.oo
II want to subscribe" said he, $1,000.
| appreciate your great undertaking. III
means u worldwide advertising Tor AUS
finn amd will leave thousands of dollars
i'm nur city. WHY. man alive, | was one
of thc big bugs in our first rcgat.ta, Winch
olttractci so many people to our great
show. Why, | wore out one of my oili-
clnl stamps ON the thousands of tickets
sold after 1.-THE great event was over, hnd
YOU knOwthat yourprcSidcnt MIR. John Il.
Pcelcr. who was looking after the com
fort of the numerous VISITORS, closed up
his office of comfort the day before the
final event and hied his martial form next
door with the perspiration streaming from
his MANLY brow. and ordered lemonade
with oranges ON the outside for the crowd.
"rhoSe were trying times. not so much
on our souls or mindS as ON the stomach.
The genital imformer of rates took out
a 3X6, the perfume of which reminded the
manager of the spoony days gone by, as
he wiped from his Roman profile the gilt
tering bulbs which trickled down u c0un-
tcmance at present strongly resembling
n DISTANT relative in the ever interchangeable
Abe Williams.
Lee Smith. the SECRETARY, SAT on his
chlcir smell hound and WAS only awakened
to consciousness when Colonel Pete hal
looed ont for fine second time, put me
down for $1,000 worth of stock
OF course THE manager adjourned for
the day and mt laat accounts he and
Secretary Smith were giving vent 10 their
feelings and tdasting Colonel pete" in
the ycrnacular of old "Rip."
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
SENSATIONAL ARRESTS.

Toledo. O., July pa sensation was
enacted i'm the council chamber this after
noon by THE arrest of six Democratic
members who refused to obey the mayor 5
ollers for Il joint meeting of councilmen.
The meeting was called to approve the
appointment of Judge Munger as bi-
PARTISAN judge of elections Judge Mum
scr had been rejected by the joint SEES
sion of u week ago. the Democrats claim
ing Munger had been "a traitor to hrs
party The mayor again issued Il call
for a joint session and the Democrats
after answering to the roll call; abruptly
left Ithe council chamber. Warrants
We're issued, after which they We're
brought back to the chamber. They
voted against the confirmation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
A SERIOTS RUNAWAY.

A horse driven by Mrs. Van Orden
yesterday forenoon was frightened by q
breeching strap breaking, permitting the
buggy to run against him. He started
near Sixth street, Mrs. Van Orden bravely
keeping her seat trying to get the animal
under control and possibly would have sue
ceeded had not laundering milk wagon
driver co,Lided with her buggy near the
corner of Eighth street. The collision
caused Mrs. Van Ordcn's horse to swerye
to the right ana as ne turned east on
Eighth street the buggy struck lamp
post, causing the horse to tear himself
loose from it. Mrs. Van Orden, who
still held to the lines, was dragged over
the dash board and thrown violently to
the ground She was picked up insensible
and conveyed to room in the Avenue
hotel, where DR.. Davis gave her surgical
attention. She was cut on the right
side of the head and bruised about the
body, but her injuries are not serious.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
GOVERNORS Mill ATTEND

Washington, July 29-The Chicka.
manga Park commission has received no.
tice of THE contemplated attendance of %
governors of States, with their Staffs. at
the dedication September IS, 10 and 20.
Most of these will be accompanied by
heading elective officers of the State gov.
eminent and representatives Of the leg
islatures. The State commission of 2f
States are also expected. The 20 gov
ernOrs concerning which this information
has been received are of Massachusetts,
Rhode Island, Connecticut. New York,
Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iii
nois, Minnesota. Indiana, Missouri. Kan
sas. Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama.
Tennessee and South Carolina.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
RIOT AND BLOODSHED.
Striking TailOrs of New York Attack
NOn-UniOn Men.

New York. July 29.-About $500 mem
bers of the Brotherhood of Tailors went
out on strike today in the cities of New
York and Newark. A monster mass
meeting will be held at Cooper Union to-
night. RiOting with bloodshed occurred
today in the Hebrew colony i'm Sigel
street, Brooklyn. caused by some of the,
striking tailors attempting to prevent non
union men from working.
Liberal clubbing dispersed the men,
however. Half an hour latter the strikers
gathered again and attacked "a shop. The
first trouble was at the shop of Kaufman
Il Cohen, where 110 tailors went out ear
ly this morning. When a few nom union
men applied for work they We're attack
ed. AS they ran away one or two of them
We're bleeding. A report was spread THAT
many persons were killed. The police
reserves of that precinct We're soon on
hand and charged the crowd. Some of the
strilen's We're hurt i'm the sharp skirmiSh
A number of shots We're fred by the riot
erS but none Were Init.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
GOSSIP HEARD on THE STREETS
BY \ STATESMAN
REPORTER.
SOME OF THE CAPITOL STATES
MEN FEEL TIRED.
A Timely Suggestion Anemt Pure Water
for the City That is Worthy of
Attention. Topics
of INTEREST

Talking TO a gentleman yesterday who
is very close to the heads of THE state
departments, Ire said:
Il am satisfied that at least some of
the State officials are sorry they ever
opened their mouths in favor of free
silver. No doubt they deplore it greatly.
They see they have made "a mistake and
they fear it is going to cause storm to
swoop down upon them. The free silver
conventions held over the State, with
possibly one or two exceptions, have been
miserable fixtures and Within less than
a year the free and unlimited coinage
craze will die out entirely in the Demo-
cratic RANKS. The MASSES of the people
are coming to their Senses
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
MAFIAS FOILED.
a Conspiracy ITO Murder An Italian in St
Louis Fell Through.

st. Louis, July 29.-Several members
of the Malta, who recently came to this
city from New Orleans, attempted to muir
der Michael Delo, an Italian interpreter,
at IL o'clock Sunday night. The natural
cunning of the intended victim, together
with the fact that the woud-be assassins
made several suspicious attempts which
put DelO and his wife ON his guard, is
all that prevented the horrible crime. At
1880 O'Clock several Italians came to
DelO's home, in the rear of 90 Franklils
avenue, Ostensibly to make u friendly caM
and get acquainted with the family. They
conducted themselves i'm a gentlemanly
manner, and all was merry for u short
time. FINALLY they endeavored to pick a
quarrel with their intended victim, but
DelO, who had noticed them lingering their
weapons, managed to get the men on the
porch, closing the door between them The
Mlatias endeavOred to break in the door.
FINALLY the police arrived and arrested
two Italians supposed to he the leaders.
The others ESCAPED.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
STORM Az ST. LOITIS-

st. Louis, July 29.-This city was Wis
tied by "a terrific thunder storm today that
ragged for more than an hour. The rain
fell i'm sheets, flooding the streets and
sewers of THE city A strong wind broke
many trees and two brick houses i'm course
of erection We're completely demolished.
A number of men We're at work on them
when the second rain came upon them.
They barely escaped with their lives.
George Bennett, an employee of the Mis-
souri, Roofing company, was thrown viO-
lently from his position on the roof of the
house to the ground, sustaining serious
injuries about the head and body.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
SHARES TAKEN

There have already been subscribed t.
the capital sock of THE association 6:
subscribers are Geo w. LiHtleGcM. I.
shares: James A. Miller. I shares; Ed
Anderson, shares; VIM. II. Salgc. S
shares; ChaS. COnIissOz, 4 shares: Wcdia
" Southcmwood, 6 shares: A. ]. IIlkcr
4 sharcs; Monroe Miller, 4 shares; Nhos
Locke, , shares; Avenue hotel. . SharcS
II. Il. Brcnoman, Paris, . shares: s. L.
Hahn and j. j. Stevens. San Antonio :
shares each. 1t will require about $1,000
more To make the regatta of this fall q
certainty and put the association ON a
good financial basis.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
POWER HOUSE NOTES.
Big Power DynamOs Being Put in Pc.
sitiOn and Light Connections Made.

Mr. Scovill was busy yesterday re-
placing one of the big 5000 light dynamos
at the power house with a three phase
power generator in order to get more
STEADY power. He will have everything
in fine working shape by tomorrow might.
The city now haas over 5000 lamps 16
CANDLE power, connected with its light
system.
Tho AnheuSer- Busch Brewing associa-
ton mas a 101horse power motor ready
for use as soon as their new cold storage
room is completed. lit is the first of the
kind i'm the city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
SMALLPOX.
1t Has Broken Out Among the Negro Col
omiStS Returning From Mexico.

Eagle Pass. Tex. July 29-(Spcc:al.)-
Quarantine Officer Evans has declared
smallpox has broken out among 1T2 ne
gro coloniStS THAT arrived yesterday from
TOrreon These negroes We're never per-
mhtted to get to Eagle Pass. but We're
held on the switch i'm the cars i'm which
they came. They We're today transported
to the mouth of Seco creek, four miles
above. where they are being subjected To
strict quarantine on account of the prompt
and efficaciOus measures taken to isolate
these infected colonists. No uneasiness
is felt that smallpox will break out here.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
KILLED HIS MAN.

Henderson, Tex. July 29.-(Spec.a!.)-
w. s. HadOn, clerk for W. II. Compton
& Co, shot and instantly killed Russell
George this afternoon. George was IN
town drinking and raised row WIN
Shaddon. Shadd0n is dangerously cut m
several places and George rs dead. George
was a turbulent character and had a bad
rnnut9tion for fighting. Otherwise he
stood very well as citizen.
This morning south of town Mr. Matt
Davis. a prosperous farmer, suiclded by
himself Cause, poor health.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
COTTON NEEDS MOISTURE.

Georgetown. Tex, July 20.-(SpecaL;-
Cotton is badly in need of rain. The
crop rs ripcning fast and if dry weather
continues cotton picking will commence
about 1.-THE same as last year, August 10.
OppOrtunc rains would be OF greaO ad-
vantage right now, and unless 1t rams
soon there win be a slim top crop. win
Favorable conditions for the remainder
of thr season THE increase in yield could
not reach that of last year. -, =,
The corn crop is immense and Will yield
30 bushels per acre.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
THE LADDER TRUCK.

A Statesman reported found Harry
Cohen, driver of AUSTIN Hook and Lad
der company No. l, busy Oiing the hoofs
of his big grays. zoe,
"IIeard from the new truck" was
asked.
"IIdard from EN-? We have; and they
have asked for further time, and good,
ness only knows when We'll get EN-.
And then Harry looked disguised.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
DATTAS SI-JCIDE.

Dallas. Tex. July 29.-(Special.)-Wm.
Seaman was found dead today in the
weeds in the rear of the saloon in last
Dallas. An empty morphine bottle and
two notes ON his person told the story.
He had suicidcd. Scamlan was 80 years
OH, n harnessmakrr by trade. and came
originally from Nashville, Tenn. Mrs
Frank DGwd. a sister lives at Cincinnati,
O. Another sister Mrs. John Warren, is
at Huntsville Ala.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
HE MARRIED THE GIRL.

Ell PaSo. Tex. July 29.-CSpectal)-Ear-
" Sunday morning Enrique Nelasco was
arrested, charged with committing a rape
ON Josefina Zuniga, "a 1G-year-oId daugh-
ter of the proprietor of Il Mexican res
taurant. As the man was caught IN the
very act by those attracted by the girl
screams the case looked bad for him, hut
this morning he was married to the We
finn and the charges were dismissed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
ORANGE BLOSSOMS.

Cards are out announcing the approach
ing marriage of Miss Daisy Crawford,
daughter of Major j. S. Crawford of The
Statesman, to Mr.. Harvey Carroll, SON
of Rev. DR. CarrOll of Waco. The we'd
ding will take place at noon Tuesday,
August 6, i'm the First Baptist church.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01

connection with the beginning Of actual
work on THE Lake Washington canal and
the filling in of tide lands south OF the
citv. The lever Of the biz dredse, Ana
conda was pulled by Miss Sempl,e, daugh,
Ter of Ex-Governor Scnpie, ut 80, ana
tbc great enterprise started. =,
Addresses were made by Judge Nc
Graw. ex-GOvcrnor Sempie and others.
The work is 10 be completed in six years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
.RYtUIS OWN HAND.

Palestine. July 20.-(Special.)-A; c
Pierce took his own life. using a revolver
at the home of his father in-law, john
Galloway. - miles west of here yester,
day. Deceased was a farmer, brother OF
the ex-sheatiff of Anderson county, was
about 80 years af age, and leaves a ware
and one child. Dependency seems iC
have been the cause OF TINS apparently
delihprote suicide, for he left letter OF
instructions as ITO Ibis business affairs.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
SAEyTO\,E RONDS SOLD.

San Antonio, Tex. July 29.-(Special.) J
Three hundred thousand dollars of city
refunding bonds. bearing & per cent inter
est. We're sold today at par with accrued
interest and $500 premium. With them
were sold 100000 of per cent sewer
bonds which brought par and accrued in
terest. The First National bank of Chi
cngO WAS the purchaser.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
nAGOES ROYCOTTED.

Houston. July 29.-(Special.D ON ac-
count Of the killing Of several of their
race by Italians, the negroes of this city
tonight held an Indignation meeting on
Market square. There were 500 or lOOO
of them present and number of speeches
were made advising members of the race
not to patronize dago stores, but nothing
further was done.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
CAMP MEETING.

The regular annual camp meeting held
by tine Southern MethotliStS began Friday
might ut FiSkvillc seven miles northeast
of town. and Will continue 10 days. A
number of Austin families attend this
meeting every year You cam hear some
plain, practical speaking if you 90 out to-
day. Services every day and night. A
good road to THE grounds and moonlight
TO facltatc your return home.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
TIIE DIRECTIONS

The directors of 1.-THE American Carni.
val-Regatta association are Composed of
thc following gentlemen: y. V. Dit
linger II. i. Ilaldeman. u. !. Male
II. G. Gallagher, ]. Gordon Brown. ]. s
Nlyrick and j. l.. Peeler. The officers of
the association are ]. L. Peeler, prcS
dent; j.. Gordon Brown, vice president
j. >. Myrck. treaSurcr: L. ID. Smith
secretary and John Crotty, general
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
ONE OLE TuE NNANS

American tmvocrs over Europe take
n great dead of gold out of the country
for the simple reason that gold is the
only money that is the same everywhere
Over IL years ago, according TO an official
estimate submitted to THE department. of
state by one of our consnlS i'm Europc
the annual average spent by Americans
IN Europe for purposes of travel. pleasure,
ART art and education, was about S1O5. 900.
600 i'm gold. During the yeor 1850
owing 10 the additional attrocfions If tLC
Paris exposition and for other REASONS
the amount doubtless reached 5000 600
oOO. 1t is safe TO assert that thc pres.
emit annual average is at least $50 600
600. F'''''o''
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
EIrN AHEAD.
RALIARD'S SNOW LINIMENT

This invaluable remedy is one that
ought to he i'm every household. 1t will
cure your rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains,
cuts, bruises, burns, frosted feet and ears,
sore Throat and sore chest. If you have
lame back, it will cure it. 1t penetrates
to the seat of the disease. 1t will cure
stiff joints and contracted muscles after
all other remedies have failed. Those
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
GOT THE MONEY

Montgomery, Ala, July Ex-Governor
Oates haas just returned from New York,
where he secured a sufficient amount of
money TO pay the salaries of the State
teachers for tIhe past quarter and to pay
Off other current expenses of the govern
memt. He Says Alabama's credit is equal
to THAT of any other State
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1895-08-01
HYDE PARK OPERA.

The popular Mcazar Opera company
composed of tirSt-class ARTISTS, Will APP
uOau' at HYDE Pmrk all of next week, pre-
sentimg ito the music lowing public q most
v,enSing variety of hight summera opera;
if YOU like sweet melody, you should
ATTEND.