Austin American-Statesman from Austin, Texas • 3

I Sli WllilS a nun Here it; is, THE BEST Have-your phaeton, luggf or other vehicle painted now while the weather is cool, and et a first-class job- it will te a great source of pleasure daring the long hot summer days. We put on rubber tires. IT SHOWED UP STRICTLY ON (i ITEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST FOUND IN THE STATE HOUSE YESTERDAY. TIME YESTERDAY MORNING AS FORCASTED. II S0MLWH1T DIRK Of THE WIMim FLO Factory, 505-507 Colorado St Phone 198.

There Were Hundreds Out to See the C53IS1 Th State Health, Department Hears From the Bubonic Plague Situation in California The Registration of Bonds Continues. Grand Sight The Kodak Fiends Were Kept Busy Taking Snap Shots all During the TIME TABLE. icons 6n the Market INTERNATIONAL AND GRXAT NORTHERN RAILWAY. is me All Austin was astir bright and tnrly The comptroller yesterday registered $1950 worth of Dickens county court house and Jail bonds, i North Bound a. 1:05 p.

yesterday morning to see the eclipse. Acts gently on the gonth Bound There were a few laay people who a. 7:16 a. p. stayed in bed, but the larger majority of the population was astir by 7 Kidneys, Liver and Bowels NEW TIME CARD.

In effect Sunday. April 1: 1900. The O'clock. with smoked glass In their hartds and their necks craned toward Houston and Texas Central trains will arrive and depart as follow: PAYING TAXES. The" following railroads yesterday paid the comptroller 1 per cent tax on gross passenger earnings for the quarter ending March 31 'as follows: Galveston.

and San Antonio. $1020; Gonzales branch, Texas and New Orleans, $366; Houston and Northern, $13a. the eastern sky at the correct angle of observation. While there were a ueave Augur Cleanses the System Leave 1:10 p. and 9:45 p.

m. Arrive at Houston good many gulf clouds seampering across the heavens at irregular Inter Arrive 7 p.m. and a. m. Leave Houston vals, there was still enough clear sky Leave at 9:20 a.

and 10:10 p. m. Arrive at Aus In to permit of a good view of the eclipse. Arrive at 4:10 m. and (:45 a.

m. ftVERCOMES Lrfi9 The grand spectacle came off strictly or. time. At a few minutes' past 8 AUSTIN AND NORTHWESTERN. "After having a mishap, I suffered with pain in my left side and a lingering cough which grew worse and worse," writes Mrs.

Cora Brooks, of Martin, Franklin County Georgia. "Last spring I got past doing anything aayl my husband went to the drug store ana called for Wine of and the merchant recommended Dr. Pierce's Favor ite Prescription, so he bought one bottl I began to take it as directed in thf? pamphlet wrapped around the bottler The book said if the disease was compile-cated with cough to take Dr. Pierce'C Golden Medical Discovery aqL Favor ite Prescription alternately, and Dr. Pieroe's Pleasant Pellets, on rising everjr tnerning.

Mr. Brooks went back to th drug store and got the Golden Medical ana I took it as directed. The cough left me at once and I began to get better ao rapidly my husband was astonished at mr improvement. I am now able to work on the farm and alao do the washing for two familea, o'clock those who were watching at Mall and Express arrives. -4 p.

m. Mail and Express leaves Austin! .01 a.m fUBlTUAUCONST'IOr. wilUAU PEftMANENTU BUT Twf MfcHTO LAMPASAS STAGE LINE. Leave ....11 a. as.

Arrive 1 4. p. no. See that you get that brand FOR SALE BY, WALLING Leave 10:15 a. m.

Arrive 8 THE BUBONIC PLAGUE, The state heaith departru-f is in receipt of a letter from the California health department stating that the reports of theexistence of bubonic plague in San Francisco had been greatly exaggerated. The letter reports the actual conditions to be as follows: "There have been nine deaths on the following dates; March 6, March 15, March 17, March 18. April 24, May (two cases), May 14 and May 15." All the cases were Chinamen. The report claims that at present there are no cases In California nor in the city of San Francisco; and the board of health states that they are sanguine that they can keep the disease out from now on. W.

NEWTON. Propi MASON AND LLANO ST AD. Leave ,...12:10 p. m. Arrives at 7:30 p.

m- Leaves Mason (:30 a. m. liberty, having been forbidden to attend church and other places. Arrive at Llano P-m. Dr.

C. J. Smith DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY. Making Connection With Train- AVENUE that hour noticed that a slight shadow tfas forming on the margin of the sun. Within a short time it grew mora pronounced, sand at o'clock th sun was entirely covered, tho effect being something like twilight, though not quite so dark.

During the totality the sun was surrounded by a red and blue circle in which were several floating objects which looked like stars. There were thousands witnessing the spectacular, many having smoked glass in their hands, while hundreds of kodak fiends were out shooting at the king of the day to their heart's delight, snapping off roll after roll, each time they thought there had been any changes worthyi of nots. It is probable that Old Sol will not take kindly to many of these kodak reproductions, but the possessors of them will be very happy notwithstanding that Quite a number of the local astronomers were out talcing the sight from a technical standpoint. Astronomer Ed. Newton was among the eai-ly risers, and he In company with several other distinguished professors stated Fare one way, 12.50: round trip.

I4.N S. O. McLEAN, Proprleter. DENTIST BAN SABA STAGE LINE. Crown and Bridge Work a Specialty, Gold Crowns.

$5.00 to $10.00. Residence Telephone 257. No. 803 Congress Avenue. lave Llane p.

m. VArrlve San p. m. INSURANCE MATTERS. The insurance commissioner yesterday granted a permit to do business in the state to the Indemnity Fire Insurance company of New York.

lLeave San Saba 4:19 a. Arrive Llano boob. HOTEL Dally except Sunday. D. P.

HARLESS. Proprietor. AN IMPORTANT CASE. Manufaeturen of 9 White Lime and Dealers in S8 5 One Without a Parallel Submitted to the Supreme Court. PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr. Watson Finley is -back from a visit to Dallas. E. A. Beard of Fort Worth Is stopping at the Driskill.

M. Sterns of San Antonio registered at the Driskill yesterday. The Hon, Henry. MgDonald of Paris, is in the city. Theo.

Nash of Detroit, is' In the city at the Avenue' hotel. -G. M. Wlnstead of the Cotton Belt is In the city at the Driskill. F.

W. James ef Baird is In the city visiting his brother. Mr." Jack Steele of Georgetown Is In the city on private business. J. Knight, of Dayton, a prominent salesman.

Is at tlje Avenue. Judge Taylor of Calvert spent yes-terday; in the city on private business. mnnt, PI a AUSTIN WHITE LIMJt CO. AUSTIN: Hair, Fire Brlak, Bewer ripe, Ac me Cemnt Plaa ter. that they had not seen the cuinl of mm mm MAK i in ft bko Prop a Office, 414 Congress Avenue.

Telephone 194. 5 IIMTAiM this spectacular since the tower lights went out when the dam broke. Mr. New Management. Thoroughly Remodeled and Revonated.

Popular Resort for Traveling Men and Politicians. Centrally Located on Congress Avenue. Service Unexcelled. Rates $2.00 per day. JAMES ROONEY, PROPRIETOR.

niv Bar wm In the state supreme court yesterday the case of the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad vs. W. B. Oakes, from Lamar county, was" submitted on appeal from the court of cjvil appeals. A review of the case shows that the railroad company planted Bermuda grass on its embankments to prevent them from washing.

The grass in growing spread onto Oakes' land, and he sued the railroad company for damages and obtained Judgment in the lower courts. The case has now been appealed on the question "Is the rail Jack Fernandez and Willie Thornton, availing themselves of the darkness attendant upon the wllpe, remained in the seclusion of their Boudoirs until an Indignant line of bossss 'appeared Representative Parrfnh of Calvert was in the" city yesterday on private THE ONLY business. at their homes and told them If they did not come to work their jobs would be vacant' It was the first time thy have had a good opportunity for a late PICKWICK RESTAURANT 607 CONGRESS AVENUE. W. C.

KERN, Prop. OPEN DAY AND NIGHT. First-class Meals and Short Orders. White Walters and excellent service. Adjt.

Gen, Scurry has gone to north Driskill Texas on an official inspecting tour of sojourn' in their oriental couches, and FAST the military companies. they availed themselves of the oppor tunlty. Other distinguished go.ntle- Hon. Lee J. Rountree and Dan S.

Ohessher of Georgetown arrived in the TRAIN men around the city exored them city last night from Burnet. selves as being well pleased with the 6EB0H 10 HOTEL Hotel AUSTIN general behavior of Old Sol, nd taking it all in all his performance was very acceptable, probably proving m.re R. E. D. Ragsdale returned to the city yesterday, after spending Sunday visiting friends and.

relatives at Mount road liable?" a The question was ably argued the Hon.1 II. r. McDonald of Paris, who submitted the following as the basis of his argument: "Any owner of land has the lawful right to plant Bermuda grass thereon; he is not required by-law to prevent' it from spreading onto the lands of others, and If does so spread and causes injury, he is not legally liable tfierefor." This case presents especially Interesting features, Inasmuch as there Is no parallel tase on record and hence no authorities to guide in reaching a decision. THE SUPREME COURT. satisfactory in the main than the ben Bonnell.

J. F. THOMPSON. Propr. ro efit performance of Manager Wclkjr's Mr.

Bob Smith Is back from an ex tended sojourn in New Mexico. Dr. J. C. Smith has returned from a visit to San Antonio.

"Sapho," 1 SLEEP CHANGES THE VERDICT, The jury In a recent lawsuit unani mously agreed upon the verdict, sealed It and went htime to bed. After sleep J. R. Bowman returned yesterday from Georgetown, where1 he has been attending the Southwestern university ST. LOUIS Leave Austin p.

ao. daily, at Malvern 7:12 a. Hot Sprit 10 a. m. and Bt.

Louie p. m. Mat y. Only Z8 hours and IS aswW iuatln to St. Leuls.

passinc Uueog? he beautiful Arcadia valley, Oeart ioantalne and aleng the Miaaiaalpf fyer by daylight. AMERICAN PLAN State Headquarters T. P. Also headquarters Tost F. Balls, Reo-ptions, Banquets and Wedding'Prt riles Specially catered for.

Steam laundry now' open with modern Improvements. First class work guaranteed. IRWIN DANIEL, Manager. lng over It, they disagreed the next morning. sThi shows the power of uAMPASAS Texaa.

veniently located and exclusive far the traveling public- ll-'-i-l jj Alillett Mansion CORNER NINTH AND BRAZOS. AIRS. ORR. "OOD FARE. PLEASANT ROOMS, REASONABLE RATES.

sleep to strengthen the hui.ian mind. commencement' at that place. Those who are troublnd with insomnia Senator Terrell of Decatur, Repre The Proceedings in the Higher Courts Yesterday. should try Hostetter's Stomach Bit ters. It puts the stomach in good con sentative Schluter of Jefferson and W.

Spivey of Marlin were all visitors dltion and Induces sweet, sound sleep. It Is the best of remedies for kidney, liver and blood disorders. to the' state capital yesterday. Hotel Orr arrivals: Mrs. R.

A Jones, Miss Dixie Jones, Hot Springs, leaning. Dyeing. THE SPECIAL GRAND JURY. ORR H. D.

McAlister, Galveston; O. Koock, Kyle; C. V. Terrell, Austin, J. B.

Daniel of Memphis, The special grand Jury was yes- W. Long, Childress; E. L. Williamson, Established 1876. terday informed that the finance San Antonio; J.

M. Hickman, Waco; committee now investigating the county finances would not be C. I Raynell, Chicago, prominent traveling men, are registered at the LhaS, Koch, cone. Ave ready "to report before Thursday Avenue. TEXAS.

AUSTIN Lee J. Rountree of Georgetown, or Friday. Pending their report the grand Jury will work on. other matters they have under consid- Ladies' Dresses, Laces, Geo. A.

Norcross and wife of New baned and dyed. Gents', Gothing dyed. York, Rev. A. E.

Goodwyn of Marlin, hared and renovated. Hats cleaned and 8 eratlon. Raymond Hipp of Georgetown and blocked. Miss Ansley Ralrner of Athens, are guests at the Avenue hotel. We have Just received pur summer Professor W.

P. Brady has been 109 W. 7th St. Austin, Tex AMERICAN PLAN flfliss A. C.

Tips, Proprietress. rate sheet and we will take pleasure in quoting round trip rates to any one Capitol The following proceedings, were had in the supreme court yesterday: Certified Question Submitted Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railway Co. vs. Oakes, from Lamar county. Set for June 11 Hefman Koppleman et al.

vs. Adolph Koppleman et al. from Comal county. MARRIED. At the bride's home last night by Dr.

E. B. Wright, Mr. Harman Bluitt and Miss Venfe Gilbert. Miss Gilbert is the pretty and accomplished daughter of Lou.

Gilbert and the late Dr. R. R. Gilbert, who died last fall at Houston. and was known as one of the most prominent Journalists of the state.

Mr. Bluitt, a manly and Intelligent young man, holds the responsible position of pressman with Ben. C. Jones Co. The young couple go to housekeeping at once at 102 West Fourteenth street, where many friends wish them a happy home.

TIRED OF LIFE. A Mexican Girl Tries to Kill Herself Yesterday. Miss Mary Sorrls, a Mexican girl, aged about 19 years, living on East Twelfth street, attempted suicide yesterday. Aboutnoon she swallowed a dose of morphine, and this not having the desired effect she took another about 7 p. m.

Dr. Joseph Gilbert was called in and after working about two hours, the young woman was brought back to consciousness and was resting easily last night The young lady claims she has not been given enough desiring to go to any of the numerous employed teach physical geography In the Elgin summer normal. This' is a deserved compliment to Professor Brady, and we can assure teachers that no better selection could have liiil TIE SER RESORTS: if THROUGH summer resorts. Tickets will not be on sale, however, until June 1, and Hotel will be limited, to return October 31. been made.

For further information please call Driskill hotel arrivals: T. W. Gard on or address W. R. Smith, city ticket ner, L.

E. Lamben, Temple; II Wal agent, office opposite Driskill hotel. den, Beaumont; A. Fontain, New York; L. B.

Mayer, M. B. Mayer, M. (Opposite Temporary Capitol.J W. L.

FARRIS, Prop. Rates. $1.00 to $1.25 Per Day. Phone No. 56o.

"7 The easiest and most effective meth. od of curifying the blood and invlg London, Jake 'Sanger, Waco; T. Hughes, Texas; II. Van Eaton, Ed II. Everett San Antonio; W.

T. Knowlen, orating the system is to take DeWltt'a Little Early Risers, the famous little pills for cleansing the liver and bowels. GOOD THINGS TO EAT The only Grocery store In town that Is screened to keep out the files. Cleanliness Is our hobby. Visit our store and see the good things we have.

H. M. WILLIAMS, San Antonio; Al Moss, Cincinnati; R. Marks, Texas; M. Sterns, Jno.

Jl, C. O. Yates. PICNIC GROUNDS. The Austin and Northwestern rail I Cfiicago-St, Louis Sleepsr Lempestey, San Antonio; E.

A. Beard, Fort Worth; O. id. Wlnstead, Cotton Jnion Hotel GDDDINGS TEXAS. 810 Cong.

Ave, Phone. 356. you wast to step at a lrtt-claae 1 while la Olddlngi ro to ti Leaves via H. T. at 9:45 p.

m. daily. Oil at H. f. office, op- posite Driskill Hotel, fo illus- Jk frlT ClIrYllVIAf if At'ftlfJI An4 en, all the traveling- men sto rJ PALMER HOUSE X.

HARRIS. Proprteto-. Belt. I A RECEIVER APPOINTED. The case of James H.

Raymond A. Co. vs. The Austin Dam and Suburban Railroad company, a ir suit on note and lien, involving about $10,000, and asking for the appointment of a receiver, waa filed yesterday In the Fifty-third district court. The court acted on the application for a receiver at once and appointed D.

A. McFall to act In that capacity, fixing his bond at $5000. road's park at Watters station 1 now ready for picnic parties, the park has been cieaned up and everything put In shape for the summer season. Plenty of shade' trees and good drinking water, an Ideal place for a day'a luting. For special rates, call on 8.

PALFRKY, O. P. A. J. Q.

Hood, Justice of the peace, Crosby, makes the followinl statement: "I can certify that Ont Minute Cough Cure will do all that claimed for it- My wife could not get her breath, and the first dose of It relieved her. It has also benefited mj whole family." It acts immediately and cures coughs, colds, croup, grlpp bronchitis, asthma and all throat ani lung troubles. C. O. Yatea.

James L. O'Connor, arcnltect, offlot 723 Congress avenu. in Opanheimei building. 9 L0CKHART. TEXAS Colorado Hotel rates, or address Jh.

til ni icii Shake Into Your. Shoes Allen'a Foot-Ease, a powder. It cures painful, smarting, swollen feet and ingrowing nails, and instantly take the sting out of corns and bunions. Iff the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Allen's Foot-Ease makes tight or new shoes feet easy.

It Is a certain cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching feet. Try It today. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By mail for 25c In stamps. Trial package free.

Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. ALPHA HOTEL uavuic icxis ry. vj. nuin, G.P.

andT. JOE B. MORROW, Trav. Pas. Dallas, Texas TEXAS MANOR, 0 Kjotorwiu iiuvci km avium lur um ellnc men and headquarters for thf V.

ow of the grandest aJBOd HEADQUARTERS TOR TRAVELING 1EN. KISS LXJLA MILLER. f. the South. v..