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Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-07-28
The Flight for The Pole

~ shortly before noon Andrce went
ashore with the party and let loose srv-
Crai small balloons TO accurately test the
direction OF the wind. II was satisfactory
lie ordered the sailors 60 tear down the
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

Or. Edison, in commenting on the two
women survivors of the century bicycle
run, says: EVERY person has SO much
nervous strength in reserve, and if he
or she goes on a physical spree and eX-
hausts that in foolish exertion, the
natural result is that he or she is left
social bankrupt" DR.. Edison forgets
that every person has recuperative pow
ers, and just in proportion to the power
they expend to excel others in physical
exertions are these recuperative powers.
DR.. Edson's law would finish every one
who exhausted him or herself by SUI
preme physical exertion. n man or
woman may so exhaust their powers that
there will be no recuperation. but any
such weakness would be natural and fan
to accomplish any great physical eNer-
ton such as a century run. If these two
women were strong enough to endure the
run. they are strong enough to recover
from il, and in short while be as strong
as ever, DIR. Edison to the contrary not
withstanding.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

Gov. Culberson says the next issue will
be against the money trusts. We suppose
he means the democratic party will make
this fight against the money trusts, which
be characterizes as money kings, who hope
TO destroy one-half of the redemption
money of the world and enhance the other
half. The only money kings who are at
tempting TO destroy one-half of the re-
demption money and enhance the value OF
the other half are the silver mine owners
of the northwest. They are attempting TO
destroy one-half of the gold circulation
and enhance the silver one-half. These
are the only money kings who are making
such an effort. Let the fight against them
70 bravely on. Wheat is bringing a dollar
in gold. If they were to win we would
have 50.cent wheat We are against all
trusts, the sugar trust, the oil trust, the
money trust and all other trusts. Put them
all down, say we.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Something 10 Depend On.

Mr.. James Jones, Of the drug firm of
Jenes & Son. Cowden. ILL.,, in speaking
If DR.. Kings New Discovery, says that
last winter his wife was attacked with
La Grippe, and her case grew so serious
thar physicians at Cowden and Pana
could do nothing for her. 1t seemed to
develop into Hasty Consumption. Hav-
ing DR.. Kings New Discovery in store,
and selling lots of it, he took bottle
home, and to the surprise of all she began
to get better from first dose. and half
well. DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds is guar
anteed to do this good work. Try il. Free
trial bottles at G. O. Yates drug store,
2l9 East Sixth street. Austin, Tex.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
More Wheat.

There will probably he n very large acre
age of wheat planted in Texas this fall, and
il is now time to be getting the land in
shape for the seed. One thing we can't
understand is why there are not more
drilled wheat fields. The crop is generally
heavier and the grain is better and more
uniform than when sown broadcast. Be-
sides this, at present prices of seed wheat
more than so cents an acre can be saved
in cost of seed. Drilled wheat should he
cultivated time or two by running suit
ably sized sweep between the rows, or a
cultivator made for the purpose and adj
justed TO the distance of the rows. Wheat
is king of breadstuffs; we can surpass all
the rest of the earth in it's production, and
increasing millions of the worlds inhab-
itants are learning the virtue of wheaton
bread, so that only when bears are on top
can wheat ever again fail TO bring good
price.-Farm and Ranch.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY

The yellow fever in New Orleans has
caused Uncle Sam and his postoifice in
spectors to pack up their trappings and
light out for pastures new and climates
more favorable to health. In their pur-
suit of Il safe haven they came to Austin.
and will remain here until the fever is
banished out of New Orleans and all
ouanntines are raised. Several Of the
inspecting force in charge of Chief Joe
2. Johnson of New Orleans, arrived in
the city yesterday morning and opened
up their temporary Office at the postoihce,
from which point they will work this dis
trict until New Orleans is again open to
traffic. Austin is therefore, for some
time at least, to be known as the temper
ary headquarters for the United States
postotfice inspecting department for this
district territory. New Orleans is. the
general headquarters for all the southern
section. but during the yellow fever cpl
demc the forces will be divided. Those
that work in Alabama and adjoining
states have been moved out of New Or
leans into Alabama, and those that work
Texas and adjoining states have been
moved to Austin, and they will stay here
until the yellow fever scare is over. By
remaining in New Orleans the depart
ments would be hampered in its work,
for the reason that its men would be
ouarantined and could not get around.
Here however, they will have freedom
of movement, and can make their usual
rounds, while Chief johnson will hold
down the situation here and watch
anxiously for an abatement of the fever
in New Orleans.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
NO NEW ORLEANS FREIGHT.
Through Freight Can, However, He
Handled viz. New Orleans.

Yesterday Travelling Freight Agent l..
s. Palfrey of the Houston and Texas
Central. who is in the city on business,
received the following telegram from the
Houston and Texas Central traffic de-
partment at Houston, which is self-eX-
panatory:
.'This is to advise that on account of
quarantine restrictions no freight from
New Orleans or passing through New
Orleans, either having destination in the
state of Texas or destined to points be-
yond the state will he allowed to enter
the state The only exception to this
rule is in the case of freight ex-New.
York steamers which is unloaded an
Algiers. La, and loaded directly into cars
at that point. Arrangements have been
made that proper certificates will be Is
sued with each car of freight by II. b:
Johnson, agent of the Texas board of
health, who has been stationed at Al
gers. La. for that purpose. Such
freight, therefore, whether destined to
points in the state or beyond the, lines of
the state, may continue to be handled.
Please govern yourself accordingly in
soliciting business and see that all inter
ested parties are promptly advised
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
ALL RITE ONE

From what can be learned around the
court house all of the county officers will
run for reelection next year with the
exception of District Attorney A. $. Bur
Lesson. They have made good, cen
scientious set of officers. and no doubt
when the time comes to make the race
their numerous friends will keep than
in office. OF course, there will be a
scramble for the district attorneyship.
Several very worthy and able gentlemen
have already been mentioned for this
office. The latest, however, and one
whose friends are pushing his claims, is
Warren Moore. the present assistant
city attorney. Durisg the several years
he has acted as assistant city attorney
he has made a very fine record as a care
full and vigorous prosecutor. The time
is long ways off yet, and many things
may happen before next fall.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
The New Pecan.Law.

The pecan trees are loaded with nuts
in this section. and the following is the
new law about gathering them:
Any person who shall hereafter
gather any pecan nuts upon enclosed
land not owned, leased or controlled by
him, unless it be made to appear in de-
Tense that it was done by the consent
of the owner, lessor or person in control,
or; any person who shall cut, destroy or
in)ure any pecan timber upon lands not
his own, unless it be made to appear in
defense that it was done with the con-
sent OF the owner thereof, shall be
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon con-
Tiction thereof shall be fined in any
sum sum not less than S. and no more than
S30o. or by Imprisonment in the county
Jan not more than three months, or by
both in such fine and imprisonment
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
500 REWARD 500.

The readers of this paper VIII ne
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science mas
been able to cure in all its stages. anu
the only positive cure now known TO
the medical fraternity. Catarrh, he
Ing a ouestionmesnI$H Ga remeiyDy
ing a constitutional disease. requires u
constitutional treatment Hall Va
tarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease and CIV
ing the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature III
doing it's work. The prowietors have
so much faith IN it's curative powers
that they offer One Hundred Dollars
for any case that it fails tocure. Sehn
for list of testimonials. Address, +. j.
Cheney & Co., Toledo. o.
Sold nv druggigstS, Toe.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
$5e,92S 81
The International Will Give Us Big
Excursion Next Sunday.

Excursion NeNt Suhu"s'
Another mammoth excursion will be run
into this city on next Sunday, the 9th, by
the International and Great Northern
Railway. Mr. d. J. Price, general passen-
ger agent of that road, and Mr.. w. L.
Musick. his travelling passenger agent,
have made good their promise to the Com
mercial club and have prepared most
attractive illustrated flyer advertising this
event, with a $1.75 maximum rate from
Hearne and $3.50 maximum from San
Antonio. This includes a free ride on the
beautiful steamer Ben Hur up the lake:
This is only the beginning of series OF
excursions that we are assured will be
run into this city by all the railroads,
since Austin woke up from her letharglc
sleep and has an organization here TO and
them and prepare suitable receptions and
entertainments for them when they, are
brought here Wednesday, the 10Th inst.
will be red letter day for Austin, as all
of the railroad officials have been invited
to visit the city as the guests of the. Com
mercal club. and it is their intention to
show them the city's attractions, with n
view of having this place filled with north
ern and eastern tourists during the winter
months, as it is true and undisputed fact
that climatic and scenic attractions are
not surpassed by any city in the state, al
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

= The satisfaction that summer mani
tests In persisting in sitting in its
own lap Is enough to arouse
the jealousy of the fall and
disturb the serenity of everybody who
was compelled by circumstances over
which they had no control-want OF
funds--to stay at home this summer.
The impecunlous crowd is entitled to
some consideration on the part OF sum
mer, as they have been so loyal to IT,.
Give us change, addressed to the chief
of the weather.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

though others, such as San Antonio, ROCK
mort Houston and Galveston enjoy these
great advantages to our detriment. Ihe,
program and committee of reception ana
entertainment will be announced IN TO-
morrow's Statesman. In the meantime
the citizens of this city should appreciate
the good work that has already been IN IN
augurated by the Commercial club ana
give them every assistance and encour-
agement The promotion Of manufactures
and other enterprises will receive con,
servative consideration at their hands, ana ana
there is no reason why every one III TINS
community should not give them theh
hearty endorsement.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
NO QUARANTINE YET.
Austin VIII Only Establish Quar-
antine When Necessary.

The yellow fever scare that seems to
have taken hold in the southern portion
of the state does not exist here because
the people of Austin feel perfectly as
sured that they are safe from the dis
ease. 1t will not do for them to be-
come reckless. however, and every one
must keep their premises clean and free
from filth at all times.
With view of seeing as to whether
or not Austin intended to follow the eX-
ample of Houston and other points and
establish a local quarantine. a reporter
called on Mayor Hancock with reference
to the matter. He gave the assurance
that unless something more serious than
at present developed that he did not
think he would take any step looking to
the establishment of local quarantine.
He said that with the state line care
fully guarded and little probability of
the yellow fever getting into the state.
that it would look revolutionary fog
Austin to establish a local quarantine
and that while he had not had fuiG
consultation with the city physician
about the matter, that at present he saw
no necessity of establishing a local
quarantine, though he would certainly
establish one at the first indication that
the disease was liable to come to Aus
fin.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Old PcOple.

Old people who require medicine to
regulate the bowels and kidneys will find
the true remedy in Electric Bitters. This
no whisky nor other intoxicant, but acts
as a tonic and Alternative. 1t acts mildly
no the stomach and bowels. adding
strength and giving tone to the organs,
thereby aiding Nature in the per-
Torrance of the functions. Elec-
trio Btters is an excellent appetizer
and aids digestion. Old People fnd it
just exactly what they need. Price 80
cents and 81 per bottle at G. c. rates
drug store. 219 East Sixth street. Aus
tin Tex,
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Let liz Howl.

The shoe il on the other foot now, and
we want to hear from our popocratic
friends as to how it wears. The stock ar
gumcnt has been that the farmer who bor-
rowed money when wheat was up should
not have to pay the full amount when
wheat was down--or repay Cheap money
with dear money" Well, we know of
farmers who borrowed money not great
while ago who can now pay it back with
n great deal less wheat. or potatoes, or cat
tie. Now isn't it the money loaner's turn
10 howl? If not, why not? Let's hear
from the dry goods box debating society on
this point.-Colcman Voice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
A FINE RAIN.
Austin visited by n Regular Ground
Soaker Yesterday.


Austin was yesterday visited by one OF
the hardest rains that we have had Tor
some months 1t began yesterday morn
ing about 8 o'clock with steady down,
pour and kept it up all day. The rain fell
SO rapidly that soon everything was chuck
full of water and the gutters on the Ave
me were full to overlooking. Notwith-
standing the heavy rain that washed
rather badly at times, the street cars man,
aged to keep going and gave very good
service all day. The rain. from all re-
The farmers who were in town yesterday
were kicking, saying that they had had
enough rain. and some of the cotton men ,t
We're having fits at intervals during the
day, saying that dry weather was wanted
ron crop in this county. The rain, how,
ever. was good ground seaker, and WI
fill all the creeks and water holes so that
they are apt to stand through the winter.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
TEXAS EDITORIAL OPINION.
The Alleged Democracy.

1t may be thought egotistical or pre-
sumptuous, but we make the prediction
that when the democracy of Texas as
sembles to promulgate platform for the
campaign of 1898 they will incorporate in
it fiat money, government ownership of
part or all the railroads or canal2ation Of
our waterways and other populistic meas
urcs-not that they will have any intention
of carrying out such reforms, but to head
off the great army of voters who are head
ing toward the populist camp.-Southcrn
Mercury.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

"My boy came home from school one
day with his hand badly laceraed and
bleeding, and suffering great pain" says
Mr.. r. ]. Schall, with Meyer Bros. Drug
Co., st. Louis, Mo. 81 dressed the wound
and applied Chamberlain's Pain Balm
freely. All pain ceased and in remark
ably short time it healed without leaving
scar. For wounds, sprains, swellings
and rheumatism, l know of no medicine or
prescription equal to it. I consider it
household necessity" The 25 and 50 cent
sizes for sale by Chiles' drug store.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

The Atlanta Constitution at last points
to the remarkable activity in the iron pro-
ducing districts of that state, especially at
Birmingham. us an evidence of business
prosperity. The Constitution adds that
"the Birmingham rolling mill company is
80 crowded with orders that its managers
had been compelled to send north for three
hundred men in addition to those already
employed in the MILL" ,G..t
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
GENERAL ROBERT L. LEE.
older. Citizen and Christian Patriot.

Soldier. Citizen and Christian Patriot
The new life of Gen. Lee under this IT,
tie. written by Dr. Edmund Jennings Lee
Mrs. Roger A. Pryor and others, WI
probably prove. by far. the most popular
life of This great leader that has ever
been published. 1t is II royal octave vol
ume. containing nearly 600 pages, peau-
tifully illustrated and well printed from
good type by the Royal Publishing com
pany. Richmond, Virginia, who are sell
inr il exclusively by substitution.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
Goes to British Columbia.

Attorney Ham Ward will leave today
for British Columbia where he goes as
an attorney to wind up the estate of the
Mrs. Wilson who was murdered there
some time since and whose remains were
brought here for interment, full par
ticulars of which were given in The
Statesman at the time. Mr.. Ward will
be gone about two weeks.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
4 BAD FALL.
4 workman Falls Out of a Driskill
Hotel Window.

Yesterday shortly after 2 o'clock, F..
Grasshanna. workman on the Driskill
hotel, had the misfortune TO fall from II
second story window and sustained sew
eral injuries that were exceedingly dam
gerous and will lay him up for some time.
He was at work on n window sill when
he lost his balance and fell to the ground
below, striking with such violence as 10
break his leg and inflict several severe
cuts on his head. He was at once gwen
medical aid by DR.. Bennett and conveyed
to his home. where he was reported as
rnstinc YorY onSy last evening.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
A MayornIty Possibility,

The friends of Col. Andy Zilker were
very actively engaged yesterday in BOOM
ing him for mayor. They say that he is
exactly the man for the position, and
to make the race. They argue that he is
a man who would look after the interests
of the laboring man at all times.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
1t Saves the Croupys Children.

q Seaview, Waive have a splendid
and our customers, coming from far
and near. speak of it in the highest
terms. Many have said that their chill
dren would have died of Group If Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy had not been
given.-Kellam & Ourren. The 20 and
5O'cent sizes for sale by Chiles' drug
store
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
A Cure for Billions Collie.

resource, Screven Co., CAL have been
subject to attacks of bilious collie for sew
erai years, Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
ana Diarrhoea Remedy is the only sure
ieilef. 1t acts like charm. One dose OF
u gives relief when all other remedies
dan. ~. u. Sharp. For sale by Chiles'
NAN6 otVAS, - "A I..,n ,ln.xla ii
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

While the political pot is red hot in New
York, Mr.. Croker manifestly does not in
tend to burn his fingers, but he will have
the chestnuts roasting in it pulled out by
others for his delectation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
TOWNS BLOWN AWAY.
Two Small Towns Near House Re-
DOrted Destroyed

ported Destroyed
Traffic Manager Bein of the Southern
Pacific was in the city yesterday morning
in attendance upon the railroad commits
sion meeting. While here he received a
private telegram from the dispatcher's Of
flee in Houston informing him that news
had inst reached there yesterday morning
that n great storm and tidal wave had
swept over the towns of Port Arthur and
Sabine Pass. The telegram stated that
there had been eight people killed and
about dozen wounded, so far as reported;
hut as all telegraph wires were down and
communication was entirely cut off that
facts were very hard to obtain. The storm
is reported to have come up suddenly sun
day night about midnight. and within an
hour both towns were laid bare. Great
loss of property will be resultant. Mr..
Bein left at noon for the scene of the
catastrophe. it''.'.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
A PAT CAVE.
The Old Court House in the First
Ward Is - Nuisance.

TIC OfU NVUTt FTOuSt III VIC Il ITSV
Wnrd Is Nuisance.
Alderman Jewell. at the last meeting
of the city council stated that the citi-
zens down about the old court house in
the First ward were kicking like bay
steers about the stencil that arose from
the old rookery. He said that the bats
had transformed the old shanty into Il
bat cave and that the stencil was some
thing awful. He wanted the council to
petition the state to have the nuisance
rcmedied some way or the other, but as
the matter could not be considered. not
having been embraced in the call, it will
have to 20 over for n time.
Alderman Plat, at the Friday night
meeting, also had a complaint about the
hitching post that could not be acted on
He wants to get rid of all the hitching
posts al any cost.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
The Converted Clown.

Mr.. w. S. Wheeler, the converted
clown. spoke twice yesterday and lots
of ladies' in buggies heard him last night
at the corner of Seventh street. He
spoke on rescue homes and city missions
and he was interesting. He is an earnest
speaker and is worth hearing. He will
speak again today and tonight.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

The photograph Of Lulie A. Little, the
negro woman who was admitted to the
Memphis, Tenn, bar, shows that she
has the fiat nose, thick lips, piercing eye
and magnificent bust of her race, but
the brow and expression of intelligence
triumph over the natural negro ole-
ments In her face.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16

houses, and who were in the city, re-
ceived kilograms from their houses to
further. nor take any more orders, as the
rigid quarantine now existing against
New Orleans from Texas would prevent
them shipping any goods, and hence the
men were to rest on their oars until the
quarantine was lifted and orders could
be shipped when sent in. Several mer-
chants also received notification that no
goods ordered from New Orleans would
be handled by any of the roads owing to
the quarantine.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-09-16
FROM MONDAYS DAILY.
A Jolly Good Time,

All the travelling passenger agents of
the various Texas roads will he here
Wednesday and will be taken for run
up the lake. There will be full at
tendance of these genial lights, and the
indications are that the excursion will
be Il success in every particular.