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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
THE WORLD ALMANAC.

The Statesman has received The
World Almanac and Encyclopaedia for
1896, and it is undoubtedly the most
complete thing of the sort published 1t
is a handsome volume of 5S4 pages, filled
with useful information political and
otherwise, much of which can not be
found elsewhere. The one page of
Facts About the Earth" contains a
great mass of general statistics that
everybody ought to know and few peo-
pie do. Then come all sorts of useful
tables of all sorts of things, the acts of
the last congress, the legislation of the
States, a. record of events, neurology,
the constitution, the naturalization laws,
all sorts of political facts and statistics,
industrial and commercial matters, laws
of games and statistics of sport, edu-
cational, religious, military and naval
facts. indeed, it would be hard to name
anything of live interest that is not pre-
se1ted in condensed information in this
admirable publication. To perfect all is
complete index, which makes these
treasures of information instantly avail
able. 1t has great deal for the money
only % cents.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
BRIGHT LOCAL REMNANTS.
Interesting Newsy Siftings Mixed With
Solid Business Facts.

State Superintendent Carlisle has
something to say on the school fund ques-
ton in this issue, which will be found in
the regular capitol notes department.
The hackmen, as usual, had a glori-
Gus time last night.
"A. o. U. WIS will have impressive
ceremonies at the Musical Union hall
Saturday night in honor of Jno. p. Up
church, deceased.
There will be an interesting lecture
at the University Friday evening on the
Venezuelan question by Professor Garri-
son.
The streets were unusually quiet at
midnight last night, comparatively few
people being out.
The Jno. Burrows who figured in the
recorders court proceedings as publish
ed in yesterdays Statesman is colored
man.
Yesterday was mean, disagreeable
day in every meaning of that term.
The sprinkling cart men were as usu-
al rejoicing yesterday, while humanity
plunged about in the mud in search of
some street crossings.
The Driskill under the management
of Mr.. Hughston is rapidly forging to
the front, the house being crowded most
all the time
There will be brilliant wedding at
st. David's church this afternoon at 6
o'clock.
(From Tuesdays Daily.)
The board of University regents will
meet today
Travel through Austin on all the
trains yesterday was very light.
The State capitol, from news
standpoint, showed up badly yesterday.
The lady managers of the Eye, Ear
and Throat hospital had another meeting
yesterday morning.
There will be brilliant wedding at
st. Davids church Wednesday evening.
The State treasury will in all proba-
bility be on cash basis in the next two
months if not sooner.
Quite large number of Travis coun-
ty stockmen will go to the stockmens
meeting at San Antonio.
There are very few Populst candi-
dates for county Office available at the
present writing.
Parents who send children to the pub
lie schools are complaining of rule that
is operative to the effect that children
who are late for school can not attend
studies that day.
The bill collectors report collecting
as being very good for the month of Jan
uary.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
KILLED THE SERGEANT


Buffalo, n. Y, Jan. 12-Patrolman
Michael Sammon of the Seventh precinct
police station shot his sergeant, Timothy
Charles Catlin, at the foot of Van Rens-
selaer street today, the latter dying at the
Emergency hospital two hours later.
Sergeant Catlin had searched for Sam
mon for upwards of three quarters of an
hour and failed to find him on his beat.
Finally Sammon was discovered coming
out of a questionable resort
You are suspended; report at head
quarters tomorrow said Sergeant Cat
lin. addressing the delinquent
Better let it 90 this time" urged Sam
mon.
You'll have to leave that with the
chief" was the reply.
''rhen take that" said Sammon, and
drawing his revolver he shot Catlin
through the breast
The shooting might have been mystery
had not the shot been heard by tlagman
on Lake Shore crossing, who discovered
Catlin, and had him taken to the hos
pital He barely had strength sufficient
to tell who his assaiant was.
Sammon, when arrested, maintained a
cold Indifference. He has neither denied
nor confessed the shooting.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING.
CLEARING.
FlannefS.

Clearing prices on these goods will
move them out. We have everything
that we advertise AS ADVERTISED,
but such prices as we are making on
Flannels will move them quickly. If you
want to participate in these money max
ing values you must come early.
Solid color Flannel. suitable for chill
dren's cloaks. reduced from Is to 10c.
Plain Red Flannel, reduced from - 10
to 8 1-3c.
Plain Red Flannel, reduced from 10 to
lie.
Heavy Twilled Flannel, reduced from
20 to lie.
Plain White Flannel, reduced from
16 % to 13c.
Plain White Flannel, reduced from 20
to lie.
Heavy Twilled Navy Blue Flannel re-
duced from % to tic.
Heavy Atwood Navy Blue Dress Elan
mel. reduced from 40 to 32c.
Heavy Navy Blue Tricot, all wool, re-
duced from 65 to 47c.
Extra Heavy Gray Wool Cashmere,
reduced from 30 to SIC.
Fine Stripe English Worsted, reduced
from 81 to 69c.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
DOmeStiCs.
CLEARING.
CLEARING.
Notions.

Big savings in small things.
Pins 2 lie per paper.
Gold-eyed, self-threading Needles, per
paper Zoe.
Dressing Combs at 10c.
Hair Brushes at zoe.
Small Clinton Safety Pins 4c dozen.
Aluminium Thimbles at lie.
Silver Thimbles at 25 and 35c.
Bone Crochet Needles at 2 lie.
Steel Crochet Needles at 4c.
Knitting Needles &c per set.
Silk Balls at Zoe per dozen.
Tinsel Balls at zoe per dozen.
Curling Irons at DC. {
Kid Curriers' at DC to 25c per dozen. Z
Hooks and Eyes at 2 lie per card.
Hose Supporters at Zoe.
Finishing Braid at 10c per bunch.
Cotton Tape at 2 lie.
Linen Thread at DC per spool.
Whisk Brooms Is, 20 and 25c.
Clothes Brushes at Is, 25 and SOC.
Linen Floss &c per bunch.
Purses 10, Is, zoe up.
Silk Betting 20, 80 and Coo per yard.
Belt Buckles 10, Is, zoe and up.
Elastic Belts 81, $1.25 and up.
Colgate's best Perfumes 25c and up.
Colgate's Toilet Waters %, SOC and up
Colgate's Almond Meal Complexion
Soaps 1-3c per cake.
Mexican Buttermilk Soap DC per cake.
Lettuce Cream, Nebo Bouquet and
White Castle at &c.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
WHAT DOES TT MEAN?

N The other day in looking over a soci-
lety paper published in Dallas the fol-
llowing paragraph was found. The ques--
stion now arises, what does it mean and
has the society paper scooped all the po-
'litical journals with reference to Cover
nor Culberson's retirement from Office at
the expiration of his first term. The ar
aticle in question reads as follows:
"A "Gov. G. A. Culberson will not locate
in Fort Worth when he retires from the
executive mansion. He will return to
Dallas and build palatial home on
Maple avenue. He may have a subur-
ban cottage in Fort Worth, but will live
in a city where he first won his political
spurs"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
UITLANDERS IMPRISONED.

New York, Jan. IA dispatch to the
World from Cape Town, South Africa,
says:
Sixty-four members of the Uitlanders'
reform committee, who have been arrest
ed by the Boer authorities on the charge
of treason against the republic in connec-
ton with the expedition from British At
RIGA, have been imprisoned.
The Rand district is quiet now. The
mines are working and shops in johann
nesburg have been reopened.
EX-Premier Cecil Rhodes is at Kim
berly, where he was given a hearty re-
ception by the people. He says that the
idea seemed to have gotten abroad that
his public career was ended. He re-
marked that the contrary was the truth,
as his career was only just beginning.
He must live he continued, to do much
good and useful work on behalf of South
Africa. Il l4SSi
DR.. Jameson's name was greeted with
cheers.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING. CLEARING
Ladies' Shoes.

Right here is an aggregation of decid-
edly the biggest bargains ever known in
Shoes-elegant, stylish and at prices that
have never before been approached.
357 pairs Ladies' Shoes reduced from
$3.50 to $3.50.
DOngola, Button, Turns and Welts,
Plain and Patent Tip, Common Sense,
Square and Opera Toe, B, G, ID, e last,
all sizes.
II pairs Ladies' Dongola Large Button
Patent Tip, Hand Turn, reduced from
81 to So.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
MISSIONARIES IN TROUBLE.

MISSIONARIES IN TROUBLE.
Nashville, Tenn, AIN. 14.-ln batch
of letters received by DR.. Keister, secre-
tary of the executive committee of the
foreign missions of the Southern Pres
byteran church, from Rev. DR.. Snyder,
a missionary in the Congo Free State,
is disclosed most wretched state of af-
fairs and they tell an awful story of
murder and pillage and show the great
peril the missionaries in the Congo Free
State are in The letters cover dates
from July IL to August % and tell of
outfages by the soldiers upon women and
the constant suspense the missionaries
and their families endure because of the
conduct of soldiers and natives.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

waterways day" were adopted. The
following resolution was also adopted:
ject of waterways in their entirety as
they affect, or may affect, the people of
every port of the United States, our har-
bors, lakes, rivers and canals, operated,
IN process of construction or that are
needed, as in the deepest and broadcast
sense of the National welfare worthy of
the best thought, most vigilant care and
the most liberal consideration.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING. CLEARING
Ready-Made Dresses.

Prices made on these garments are
only part of the cost of production. but
they must be sold. We want the room.
Ladies black Dresses, box front, ere
pom effects, neat, stylish and attractive,
reduced from $3.50 to $3.50.
Ladies' black serge Dresses box front,
all WOOL well and neatly made, very styl-
to 50.
Ladies black serge Dresses, trimmed
with mohair and silk braid. reduced from
$15 to $40.
Black serge Dresses reduced from
$3.50 to $3.50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castorie
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria.
WHAT IS A GUARANTEE?

1t is this. If you have cough or cold,
a tickling in the throat which keeps you
constantly coughing, or if you are af-
tlicted with any chest, throat or lung
trouble, whooping cough, ETC., and you
use Billiards. Horehound Syrup as di-
rected, giving it a fair trial, and no ben
eft is experienced, we authorize our adj
vertised agent to refund your money on
return of bottle. 1t never fails to give
satisfaction. 1t promptly relieves bron-
chitis. Sold by G. o. Yates, 219 East
Sixth street.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
IMPORTANT WILL PROBATED

IMPORTANT WILL PROBATED.
The will of Mrs. PAMELA Simpson has
been probated and it disposes of her prop
erty as follows, after directing that all
the real estate and other property be sold
as soon after her death as possible for
gold coin:
/. To Mrs. Willie p. Smith, $4,000; in
terest to be paid annually. At her
death the money is to go to her children,
share and share alike.
To James Burns of Missouri, her cous-
in. $4,000.
To William Rufus Burns, her cousin,
$4,000.
To the children of Mrs. Josephine
Simpson, $4,000, share and share alike.
To the Christian church, corner Eighth
and Colorado streets, $1,000
All the balance of the property or its
proceeds goes to her brother, Columbus
Burns, living near Corpus Christi, or to
his children in case of his death.
She made Mr.. Irving Eggleston her
executor, but he having died, Mr.. Co.
lumbus Burns was appointed and gave
bond in the sum of $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING
Cotton Dress Goods.

Some of the beauties of the latter day
manufacturing. Novelties that are rich
in colorings and in stylish effects.
Percales at 8 1-3, worth 10.
English Percales, at ~ IL.
New Crepons at 10, worth II IL.
La Belle Crepon at Is.
Black Taffeta MORE at 10.
Taffeta MORE (wide) at 20.
Dress Sateens at II ID.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
A CUTTING SCRAPE.

News reached the city yesterday morn
ing of fight at a dance held at Johnson
CITY Monday night. The engagement
was between Bob Hill and Bob Smith,
and the finale found Bob Hills teeth
broken. his lips smashed and the back of
his neck badly stuck up with knife.
Hill. it is reported, tried to run the. dance;
but was unsuccessful. as is evidenced
above.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
DEATH NOTICE

her home on August street yesterday.
She was the widow of the late DR.. l..
j. Graham, who was at one time super
intendent of the State lunatic asylum in
this city, She was the aunt of Mr.. A. II.
Graham, and had wide circle of friends
in Austin. The remains will be taken
to Henderson, Tex, her old home, today
for interment there.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
COUNTY COJJRT

State VS.. Maggie Scott, theft, tried by
:, Jury; found guilty and punishment as
sessed at 30 days in the county jail and
fine of $25.
State vs. Charley Landrum, CARRYING
Evan Campbell appointed temporary.
administrator of the estate of Andrew
Sloan, deceased.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING. CLEARING
Wool Dress Goods.

Some decided bargains in high grade
Woolens Your attention quick, or you
will miss golden opportunity to make a
saving.
4 pieces brown and tan Serge reduced
from 60 to 45c.
54-inch Ladies' Cloth reduced from 65
to SOC.
3S-inch Hopsacking, all colors, reduc-
ed from IS to SOC.
3S-inch Atwood Plaids at 45c.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING. CLEARIN
Misses Shoes

=, Values in this lot are unprecedented.
See for yourself.
Misses Dongola Button Shoes, II to 9,
reduced from So to Coo.
Misses Red Goat Button Shoes, 13 to
2, reduced from $3.75 to 90c.
Misses Tan Goat Button, II to 2, re-
duced from 95 to 65c.
Misses Tan Goat Button, s to II, re-
duced from 65 to 45c.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING. CLEAT
SIS Boys Refers.
CLEARING.

This jaunty Coat is dressy and service
able.
No. S423-Boys' Refers, brown check,
velvet collar, reduced from $3.50 to 1925.
No. 6465-Boys' navy blue Refers, vel
vet collars, reduced from 81 to 81.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING.
CLEARING.
Comforts.

These closing prices have never been
equaled.
Down Comfort. sill, covered and lined
reduced from $3.50 to $3.50.
Down Comfort, silk covered and lined.
reduced from $3.50 to $6.75.
Down Comfort, sateen covered, at So,
worth $3.50.
Down Comfort, sateen covered, at 81,
worth SIS.
Sateen covered Comfort filed with
line, soft cotton, Mt $3.50, worth SIS.
and 81.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING. CLEARING.
OVerCOatS.

Clearing values throughout this stock.
Nothing but a determination to move out
these goods would cause such low prices
to be made.
No. 3317-1S-Mens dark steel gray
English Walking Coats, light weight, sat
in and silk lined, worth $12.50, at So.
No. 715S-All-wool listers, value
$3.50, now SIS.
No. 753S-Men's dark blue Melton
Overcoat; good quality, well made, re-
duced from $3.50 to So.
No S096-Men's navy blue Melton
Overcoats, velvet collars, reduced from
$3.50 to $3.50
No. 40,040-Mens gray Ulster Coats,
Navy and gray, reduced from $3.50 to
So.
No. 3564-Men's blue and black Bea-
yer Overcoats, reduced from $3.50 to 80.
No. SOS9-Men's blue and black Over
coats, extra twilled serge. lined with
worsted, reduced from $3.50 to $3.50.
Boys and Youths Overcoats reduced
in the same proportion.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING.
CLEARING.
Lap Robes.

A few left out of big lot All new.
This seasons goods. Designs and color
ings uneXcelled.
Large Wool Robe at S1.50, worth 50.
Large Wool Robe at $3.50, worth So.
Fine Plush Robe at 49, worth $4
Fine Figured Plush Robe at So, worth
$3.50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CretOnneS.

Our assortment of these goods is large
and attractive.
Twilled Cretonne at s 1-3 worth - IL.
Heavy Twilled Cretonne at II IL,
worth Is.
Extra wide Cretonne at 10, worth 20.
Velvet finish Cretonne at 25c.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16

Thousands of cases of rheumatism have
been cured by Elmer & Amends famous
remedy known as Prescription No.
2S51." Sufferers should try it. Price 70
cents per bottle. G. w. Preston & Co.,
agents. Galveston.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING. CLEARING.
Shirts.

The following lots of Shirts must be
closed out. Our clearing price is far
below the cost of production.
Plain bosom, open back and open front
Star Shirts reduced from 81 to 75c.
Plain and pleated bosom Star Shirts
reduced from $1.50 to 81.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
G. CLEARING.
CLEARING.
Overshirts.

Shirts that are new and at prices
named of unprecedented values.
Mems dark flannel Overshirts reduced
from rs to SOC.
Mems flannel Overshirts in neat checks
at 81, worth SIPS.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
WATERWAYS DAY.

=, Memphis, Jan. little Merchants eX X
. change held meeting today: at Wnlci,
resolutions endorsing what ternleu
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING.
CLEARING.
Clothing.

Our fall business in this line was i'm
mense. We find on invoicing that we
nave odd lots that must be sold. Goods
are new, values were good but at the
reduction we make to clear them. the
values are unheard Of If you can get n
Inland you can if you come early-we
will save you almost half.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING.
CLEARING
Gowns.

Domestic Gowns, tucks and ruffle at
30, worth 65c.
Domestic Gowns, tucks and neat en-
broidery at So worth 75c.
Domestic Gowns, tucks and inserting,
at Toe, worth 81.
Domestic Gowns, inserting. ruffle, and
deep lace, at 81, worth $1.25.
Gowns, fine cambria, fancy yoke of en-
broidery and inserting, at 1926, worth
S2.75.
Gowns. fine cambria, empire style.
trimmed in fine embroidery, at So, worth
$3.50.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING. CLEARING
Children's Shoes.

Now is the time. to provide the little
fellow with proper protection for the feet.
Come early and your dollars will almost
do double duty .
.Child's Red Goat Button Shoes, reduc-
ed from $1.50 to 95c.
Child's Dongola Patent Tip Shoes, re-
duced from 81 to 75c.
Child's Dongola Patent Tip Button
Shoes, cloth top, reduced from So to 65c.
Child's Red Goat Button, reduced from
81 to 65c.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING. CLEARING.
Outings.

The opportunity we offer you in this
line may never come again. Prices lower
than cost of production. Styles are new,
goods new. prices new.
Outing Flannel, winter styles, at 8,
worth 8 1-3.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING. CLEARING
Muslin Underwear.

We have gathered collection of mus
lin undergarments that bids fair to sur
pass any heretofore shown at this store.
1t has not been an effort to secure CHEAP
goods. The cry cheap! cheap! has
been dinned in your ears too long. Good
muslin, full sizes, pretty trimmings, first
class workmanship are the features
that make this offering noteworthy. We
have garments at % cents and garments
at $3.50 and higher, but quality has not
been forgotten in the lowest prices. We
want you to see, compare, use your own
judgment. 1t is our confidence in your
ability to buy good hoods that has prompt
ed us in our purchases.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING.
CLEARING,
CIOakings.

Prices have been cut almost in half
here. These goods are 81 inches wide.
Heavy Black Diagonal Cloaking re-
duced from $1.25 to TIC.
Heavy Black Figured Cloaking, re-
duced from 81 and $1.25 to Tie.
Heavy Gray Diagonal Cloaking, re-
duced from $3.50 to TIC.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
CLEARING. CLEARING.
Silks.

Some unusually attractive bargains
that may be yours if you come early.
~ pieces Crepe de Chine, evening
shades, worth $1.50. reduced to 81.
pieces colored China Silks, reduced
from As to 35c.
1S pieces colored China Silk, reduced
from IS to SOC.
pieces colored China Silk, reduced
from 60 to 45c.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
Hats.
CLEARING.
CLEARING.
Drawers.

A good thing for you to investigate:
Scriven's patent elastic seam wool
Drawers, worth $1.50, reduced to 75c.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-01-16
TRAVIS COUNTY REVENUES.

>.
County Tax Collector Thrasher yester-
day deposited his State and county tax
receipts for the month of December as
follows:
To the State
City school tax ........ S4,1OO 60
General revenue ........ :. 6,21S 95
Interest on school coupon No. 400 50