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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
THE MISSISSIPPI OVERFLOW.

Senator Vest has hit the nail ON the
head this time. He has introduced n
resolution into the senate of the United
States to appoint committee to examine
into the causes of the overflow of the
Mississippi river and report to the next
congress. The resolution contemplates
an investigation into the destruction of
forests at the headwaters Of the father
of waters and all other causes producing
the overflow. OF course, this is pre-
liminary to the introduction of resolu'
ton to provide means by the United
States government to prevent this annual
overflow, and such resolution may 60
further and authorize the government to
pay damages to those who have been in
jured by this overflow.
bility, will assume national importance
and become one way or another, for or
against it, plank in national party plat
forms. If the damage is caused by I'M
necessary acts of those living at the
headwaters of the Mississippi river, then
some one or some state or the federal
government becomes responsible in dam
ages TO the parties injured by the over
flow. That is plain legal proposition,
but if it is found that in the usual course
Of developing country the forests have
been cut away at its headwaters, and
that this fact is the cause of the over
flow, then while legal right would not
hold, an equitable right would, at least
so far as for the federal government to
provide means to prevent the floods de-
secnding into the Mississippi valley with
such destructive volume; or it might very
justly be claimed that the neglect Of the
government to prevent these overAows
entailed its responsibility in damages to
those injured by the overflow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
JAPANESE Buster ABOUT THE
HAWAIIAN ISLANDS.

japan is becoming rapidly quite a bel
ligerant nation and shows rather a pre-
sumptious spirit in threatening to pitch
its caster into the ring and challenge the
United States for the possession Of the
Sandwich islands The jingoes of Japan
are under the impression that the recent
re election of japanese immigrants by the
authorities in Hawaii is but the first step
in a plot to annex Hawaii to the United
States, and this seems to them to be
confirmed by this government sending
the war steamer Philadelphia to the port
of Honolulu, and these same jingoes are
urging the mikado to resent what they
term an insult to Japan and an interfer-
ence with Japan in its assumed control
of the Pacific ocean and the islands
therein.
In the first place it is very unnecessary
for Japan to carry such n chip on its
shoulder. While the United States
would be very far from acknowledging
the supremacy Of Japan over the islands
of the Pacific, and while this govern
ment might interfere to prevent Japan
from assuming any control of the Ha-
waiian islands, this government, as far
as heard from, is not party to any de-
sign the Hawaiians may have to annex
the islands to the United States, and
therefore any buster about it on the
part of Japan is simply ridiculous.
Japan doubtless is eager to distinguish
itself in the new role it proposes to play
in keeping pace with western civilization,
but il has not yet learned that the high
est western civilization does not encour-
age warlikc spirit. Nor do we think
Japan can distinguish itself by warlike
buster as soon as it can by the cultiva-
ton of peaceful relations with western
nations and as far as we understand
japanese character this is much more
c0nsonnnt with the peaceful natures of
its people. 1t will not do for Japan to
depend too much upon its war character
obtained in a conflict with the Chinese.
1t would find war with western ma
ton very different thing from II war
WIN IN tuttt tuSttIn SuCH as
China, and especially does it become ia
pan to bear itself with becoming dignity
and maintain peaceful relations with the
United States, for it would find the
navies and armies of the United States
composed of very different material from
that of the armies and navies of the en-
peror of China.
We do not believe the United States
will annex the Hawaiian islands, nor do
we believe that this government would
permit Japan either to annex or take con-
troll of these islands, and if Japan has
any such designs it is highly probable
that the mikado would be taught a les
son by which he and his people would
thereafter profit, and that is that the
greatness of Japan and its new position
among western nations would be ensured
more by peaceful than warlike means.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06

Mr. Bayard's critics compliment him
rather than ridicule him by calling him
the "spoilt child of diplomacy" and
when they speak of his mission to Great
Britain as ION the sugar-plum basis ~
Mr.. Bayard thought best not to attempt
to play the bully and constantly be en-
gagged in twisting the tail of the British
lion, and if his diplomacy was as simple
as that of Il child and he used sugar
plums to win favor for his country as
well as himself with the English people,
his critics will not deny that he was emf
nently successful.
Mr.. Bayard may be neither a Talley-
rand nor Metternich of diplomacy, but
he behaved himself in such dignitied
and gentlemanly manner that before the
close of his official mission Great Britain
sought to make permanent peace with
the country he represented. We opine
that sugar-plums would be more success
full in bombarding Great Britain than
cannon balls. and if Mr.. Bayard chose
to use the former the wisdom of his
course has been demonstrated by the re.
suit.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
THE BUILDING BOOM.
Permits AGgregating Over One
Hundred Thousand Dollars.

The cherries croakers and the dreary
complainers will find small comfort in
what follows, but sensible, patriotic peo'
pie will rejoice over it.
Yesterday City Clerk John o. Johnson
issued the following building permits:
+. NJ. Knight, for two-story residence
in Hyde Park, to cost $500.
]. NJ. Lobir, for frame residence on
Eighteenth and Brazos streets. to cost
$500.
Ed Fluck, for a one-story frame house
on State street. to cost $500.
Charles A. Schurr. for frame shop on
East Eleventh street. to cost $500.
With the above the aggregate value OF
building permits since January this yeaI
issued by Clerk johnson is S1O5.3Io. To
these figures should be added the cost OF
the city's new pumping station and ad'
ditions TO and improvements on old build
ings, footing up at least $4,000 or 500
600.
The sound of the hammer and saw is
now heard in Austin, and it makes CHEEKY
music,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06

George Alfred Townsend says: I'm
that supreme hour of Grants dominion
he never diverted his eyes; he never
looked at me-" Gen. Grants apollo
cists for his neglect of so great an oppor-
tunity to look upon the prince of cyclists
might well reply that, as cat may look
Mt n queen, so may president OF the
United States enjoy the supreme felicity
of refusing to look at newspaper space
writer. such rs George Alfred.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
w. c. II. u.

Fifteenth Annual State Convention
to Open Here Next Tuesday.
The fifteenth annual state convention
of the Woman's Christian Temperance
union will be held in Austin this year,
commencing next Tuesday. to be in ses-
sion three days.
The delegates are expected here Mon
day. and will be entertained during their
stay at private homes, some of the best
having thrown open their doors.
AbOunt $50 delegates are expected, and
the convention will be an interesting, and
the ladies hope, a profitable one. The
program indicates that the convention
will have great deal of important bust,
ness to attend to.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06

In the county court yesterday. Judge
Alex Walker presiding. the following
proceedings were had:
G. II. Williams and Everett VS.. Hous.
ton and Texas Central Railroad. suit for
damages on cattle injured: judgment fol-
plaintiffs for $500 of the $3.50 sued for
H. G. Williams VS.. Houston and Tex.
as Central Railroad. suit for $500 dam.
ages TO cattle; judgment for plaintiff fol-
$4O5.
Mr.. S. NJ. Kahn. who has been in III
health for a long time, affecting his
mind, was adjudged insane and sent to
the asylum with the hope that he may
Se cured.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
WEDDING BELLS.
Mr.. Charles Smith and Miss Annie
Schuber United i'm Marriage.

Schuber United i'm Marriage.
Yesterday at high noon at the First
Presbyterian church, the Rev. Dr. Wright
officiating, Mr.. Charles Il. Smith and Miss
Annie Schubcr were united in marriage,
none but the immediate relatives and
friends of the contracting parties being
present.
Both the groom and the fair bride are
well known among large circle of friends
in this city, and they all join The States
man in wishing them life's choicest bless
ings in future. The groom has long occu-
pied a position of merit in the business
world of Austin, and the bride has won
many friends by her charming indyiduali-
ty of mind and person.
Mr.. and Mrs Smith left Immediately
upon the conclusion of the ceremony for
wedding trip to Waco and other cities in
the state.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
The sam Jones Pavilion.

All the cotton having been removed
from the Alliance cotton yard and shipped
off the pavilion is now open to conventions
and public meetings of any kind. Mayor
Hancock and others interested in the pa
viion have fixed small charge of only
30 cents for each meeting to pay the ex-
penses of an attendant to lock and I'M
lock the yard and care for the seats. and
for water. At night, of course, lights will
have to be paid for. and the meeting must
arrange for them with the city.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
THE STATE DEPARTMENTS.
Items of General Interest Cleaned In
the state House Yesterday.

The following charters were filed with
the secretary of state yesterday:
The Graham South Bend and Elias.
Vile Telephone company of Graham
Tex. Capital stock. S40O. IncorpoIa'
tors: w. l.. Donnell, o. A. McBrazer
and W. II. Ardis.
The Hall-Escper Hardware company
of Denison. Tex. Capital stock. $4,000
lncorporators: Geo. 7. Hall. Edgar
c. Naples and Paul W. Leeper.
The Hebrew Benevolent association Of
I.uling. Tex. No capital stock. Incor.
porators: X. Klensmith. b. f. Jacobs
and Louis Nathan.
The Houston Abstract company OF
Houston amended its charter. increasing
its capital stock $4,000.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
THE STATE DEPARTMENTS.

Items of General Interest Cleaned
in the Capitol Yesterday.
The following counties yesterday made
their annual settlements with the comp
troller:
Caldwell County-Ad valorem tax, S1S,-
T76.OS: occupation, S4243.6O.
Bosque County-Ad valorem, S2SI4.69;
occupation. $32.15.
Coryell County-Ad yalorem tax, S21,,
904 IA; occupation. SI39.IO.
Ellis County-Ad valorem tax. So9,-
SD 80: occupation, S6404.25.
Maverick County-Ad valorem, S42I .33
| occupation, S5S.S2.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
SECOND Street Mission

Mrs. George Church led the meeting
last night at the Second street mission
and she made an intelligent, earnest and
beautiful talk addressed to the hearts OF
her hearers. She related some of the eX-
periences of her life and she urged upon
her hearers the bessedness of hallowed
love and the sublimity of real, true
Christian charity, as it should be in a
Christian life. There will be services
again tonight, to which all are invited.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Carlton College Reunion.

A reunion of the old students of Carl
ton college, at Bonham, Tex, will be
held in that city on Tuesday, May 10Th.
Every one who has ever been pupil OF
this college during the thirty years of its
existence is extended cordial invitation
to be present. Come and see once again
the faces of dear old friends and class
mates.
If you think you will go. notify at once
C. T. Carlton, Bonham, Tex. and prepa-
rations will be made for your entertain
ment while there.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06

the outcome of his consultation with tbee
governor. but it is believed a special Of
tice. ~ JUS
Mr.. Lipscomb is one of the best known
omcers in the state, and his cool, calcu
lating nerve would have prevented mob
violence had he been on the grounds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
TNeuty-SiNth Court.

In this court yesterday the case of
Isham Jones VS.. w. H. Thaxton, suit
for damages over mortgaged mule, was
taken up. and it had not proceeded far
before Judge Morris brought the pro-
ceedings TO an end, there being no evil
dence. in the opinion of the court, to sus-
tain cause of action.
Notice of appeal was given.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
TRAVELLING AGENTS.

Maj. J. y. Crawford.
The above gentlemen are our only anthor'
hed travelling agents. The puDllcls ~ ution,
sd not to pay money to any one VINO may
fepresent him or themselves as travelnB
agents for this paper, as all authority mere.
tofore Issued to any other person is herepy
revoked.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
International improvements.

The International Railroad depot is be-
ing repainted and a new pitch and gravel
roof is being put on it. The improve
ments, which are about completed, add
to the appearance of the building. The
company is having all the wooden depots
along the line repainted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06

On May / the Austin Rapid Transit
Street Car company will connect up with
the city electric plant and receive its
power. Mr.. Felter, who has been with
the old company so long and has host
of warm friends, has accepted similar
position with the city. Thus it will be
seen that improvements are gradually be-
ing made.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
ADVERTISING RATES.

Advertising rates will be made known on
Eastern business office. "The Tribune.
SiIldIng. New York City; Western business
NICE 6The Rookery," Chicago. The y. q.
EeckwIth Special Agency. sole agents Tor
kreIgn advertising.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Nj. C. CORNWELL
Accepts n Position as Head Clerk
With ChiIes' Drug store.

Accepts n Position as Heau Sierh
With ChiIes' Drug store.
Mr.. NJ. C. Cornwel has accepted po-
sition as head clerk with Chiles' drug
store, and will begin work this morning.
He has been taking vacation from bus
mess for the past few months on account
of his health, and is now fully recovered
and rested up. Mr. Cornwell is popular
and we'll known to the people OF Austin
and surrounding country, having been
in business for himself on Pecan street
for A number of years. but more recent
ly was head clerk for the Tobin Drug
company. He has the reputation of being
one of the best prescription clerks in the
south. and is courteous and pleasant to
ali who come in contact with him. HI,
will be valuable addition to MIR. Chiles.,
already competent and polite set OF
clerks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY
Moving On.

City Clerk Johnson issued the follow
ing permits yesterday:
DR., Graves. addition to his residence to
replace the storm wreck, 5000. >,
t. X. Miller, for seventy-fiye foot gal
lery at his place of business on East sixth
street to cost S15.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Married in Galveston.

0n "Wednesday evening last, at $50
u CLOCK, at Trinity Episcopal church, Mr..
EEdward V. Collier and Miss Emma L.
raeger were. married. The ceremony
wa was performed by Rev. G. NJ. Beckwith.
1he church was comfortably filled with
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
A Strong Wind,

The wind night before last, about mid
night, was very powerful one and did
some damage to telephone and electric
light wires. 1t came up very suddenly,
and many people in town were scared and
feared a cyclone.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
The Avenue Hotel.

Inc old Avenue hotel has been fitted
up during the past week. showing
Is popular with the travelling public.
hostelry. anu 10 i"'oi''e
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Granted Respite.

The governor on yesterday granted a
respite, of two weeks TO Dan Walker,
ed ut Bonham on next Friday for the
murder of his wife. The respite Wa.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
OF for San Saba.

Deputy Sheriff Thorpe will leave today
with three attached Witnesses whose tes-
timony is wanted in case in the district
court of San Saba county,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Bond Matters.

Dickens county yesterday redeemed
$1,000 worth of bridge bonds. and also
paid S,4O interest due April 10 on bonds
held by the state school fund.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY.
Second Street Mission,

BY permission, Elder Abel Gregory of
Keen, Tex, a Seventh Day Adventist,
will deliver an address tonight at the
Second street mission ON the Second
Coming of Christi
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
A RurUlar,s Work.

Some time night before last burglars en-.
tered the store of Max Goldman, at 91S
Congress avenue, and stole lot of smok'
ing and chewing tobacco.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
KILLING Fish.

1t is reported that some .of the fisher
men are using concentrated I've to kill
hsn, and II they are caught at it they will
oe punished to the full extent of the law.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Volume 2.

Volume = of the court of civil appeals.
was delivered to the secretary of state
yesterday by the printers, Eugene Won
Boeckmann Publishing company.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06

The Chicago, Rock Island and Texas
Railroad yesterday paid the comptroller
5000 tax on their gross passenger
earnings for the quarter ending
March n
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Ius,ice Johnson's Court.

g Delano. charged with carrying u
n;stol was arraigned before Justice JONI
p Son Yesterday, and there being no e'i'
dencc the case was dismissed.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY.
ComaI County Fair.

Comal county win hold fair in New
Braunfels on May and 2, and it is going
to be real interesting one. You should
90 down.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06

granted in order to allow time to exam
inc strong petition asking for COM
mutation of the sentence.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06

Reeves county yesterday paid the
comptroller $1246.40, interest due April
10, on county bonds held by the school
fund.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
THE WEATHER.

Washington, May d.-For Eastern
T.x.s-sbovers, warmer In north
ern portion, south winds.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
OFF FOR THE PEN.
Fourteen ,COnvicts to Leave Here
Today with Agent Carmichael.

Convict Agent Carmichael of the state
penitentiaries is here, and he will take
the following convicts to the prisOns
+. Gerard, f. Gardner, Geo. Monehan,
Will Morrisey, James O'Hern, c. IL.
King, Harry McGown. John Hollings-
worth. Burton Jennings, Grant Knight
en-, Geo. Wilson, Robert II. Williams,
Seymore Washington and Richard
Jonps
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Married In LOckhar,

MHrrfed In LOckhart.
Mr. Robert Browne, formerly of Austin.
was was married last week in Lockhart to
Miss Mamie L. Griesenbeck.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
Police Court.

Tho following cases were disposed OIL
Yesterday in the recorders court: II,
w. L. Isbell, disturbing the peace us
missed. ,.,. uo MANOR.
dismissed. A.. oorore.
John Scott. for disturbing, the congre'
CATION of the First Baptist churcn; eo'oi
ed will have hearing this morning.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-05-06
TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION.

IN THE CITY.
One month-iD advance ...........$l ~
Three months-ln advance ........ 20
EII months-in advance ........."',0 ~ ~
bne year-ln advance ........''''.'y ~ ~
sunday only-One year ..........:' 20 20
3unday only-six months ...........,i ~
All subscriptions In the city not Hu In
,hyance will invariably be chargeu ~ tne
Afe of 81 90 per month.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-09-26
CUETARA, RIOS Y O.
FOrtaleza so.

El eegante pdblco puertorrqueno podra encontrar
consantemente nuestro establecmiento surtdo
radfsimo selecto de calzado de todas cases
peto e que puedan oecer este las mas
putadas casas de America.
Al efecto no hemos perdonado medic nj sacrifico al
guno para que nuesros actvos correspon-
sales nos mantengan siempre la atura de los dtmos
adelantos de la moda de las exgencias e capricho
mas refnados
Las importantes compras realizadas por de nues
os socos en- Europa hacen cOncebr la espeanza de
que e p1bco de esta Isa segra dspensandonos pro-
tccci6n simpatfas.
Desde el mas senclo zapato hasta el par de botas
mas chc aqu sc encuentra toda la serle
En- nuestro ramo de peleterfa no es menos inmensa
y cscogida Ia existenca que tenemos,
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-09-26


recomendar esas pfldoras q cuantos
esten enfermos como yo 10 estuve
Creo frmemente que no hay medici
ma alguna que pueda igualarse q esas
Piidoras Rosadas del DR.. Williams
para perscnas palidas.
Las pildoras roSadas del DR.. Viii
liams son las mas populares en- todos
los paises donde han sido INTRODUCE
das; purifcan y enriquecen Ia san
gre, Testablecen los nervios y curan
la paralisis parcial, bale de San vi
to, neuralgia, reumas, nerviosidad,
dolor de cabeza nervioso, palpitaci6n
del corazon, anemia y palidez, frial
dad de manos y pies, irregularidados
en- las funciones mensuales de las
mujefes y la debilidad en- ambos Sc
KOS.
Son inmejorsbles para las enfeme-
dades de los hombres causadas por
indiscreciones de la juventud, exceso
de trabajo 6 estudio, etc.
Hay muy pocas boticas donde no
Sc vendan las pildoras rosados del DR..
Williams.
Cualquier persona que tenga di
ficultad en- adquirirlas debe dirigirse &
la casa DR.. Williams Medicine Co.,
de Schenectady, N. Y, Estados Uni
dos, y sera avisado donde campralas.
La misma casa cuenta con un depar
tamento medico para atender ,gyatnt-
tAmfnte las consultas de lbs pacien
tes dcnde quiera que Sc encuentren.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1897-09-26
.sALIDAs DB M&YIaIA.

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N aiz 29O0 ki'Cs.
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80.
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cEb2.
Vsp esp Waco, pGrs 50 ruta.
DES PACH ADOS.
Ni0gunO.