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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

RoBBERY AT SAN MARcos.-There is a re-
port in the city that bold and daring rob
berry was perpetrated at San Marcos few
nights since, gang ofshnen riding INTO town
at night, breaking open stores and carrying
off, unmolested, large quantities of goods,
We shall await the receipt of the San Marcos
Times with some degree of impatience.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

DIsrRIcr CouRT.-The District Court met
and organized Monday, juries sworn in, etc.
The first four weeks Of the session are to be
devoted exclusively to.the civil Docket, and
the remainder Of the term 70 the criminal.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

- RANG1Ne CoMPKEY ORGANIZED. w had
the pleasure of an introduction to Capt Perry,
Thursday evening. He informed us that
his GSSHH1aae r.J Cs seventy SCwo men was organ
lied last Monday, and that the same is now in
camp near Blanco city. He viii ship arms to
his men tomorrow, and ere long he and his
brave boys viii be onfhe WafpatM -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

-S0AB complaints have been ale-of ram
gers camped at the barbecue grounds Tinsult-
ing ladies in that vicinity. We publhh this
in order that the company officers may become
apprized Of the fact and take steps to ferret
out the guilty, parties, q 0YNlown
men in q company can disgrace all the bal a.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

CAUSES decided in the Supreme Court, June
l, 1874: Fanny Aston v. The State; appeal
from Leon; reversed and remanded. Holla-
man v. White ct al appeal from Guadalupe;
reversed and remanded, The State '. Rupe;
appeal from Golial; affirmed. The State v.
Blair; appeal from Fannin; sfiFmeda Eel
and Joey " The State; appeal from Travis;
reversed and Fema1dsa Efslda Rs1The State;
appeal from Hays; affirmed Downs v. Flint
& Chamberlain; appeal from McLennan;
affirmed with damages. Russell " Beldin; err
ror from Wise; affirmed with damages. The
State v. Ruggles; appeal from Webb; appeal
dismissed Joe Thomas " The State; appeal
from Harris; affirmed. p
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

A rHIEF ATTEMPTED 10 enter house in the
eastern part of the city, about halfipast 10
o'clock, THURSDAY plsht Tie LADY Of the
HOUSE, hearing some lOne at the door, rushed
10 it and turned the koEt when 1Ir. Thief ip-
sisted nat he was 4 sufferer from tho over
flowed districts Of Louisiana, and that he was
hunting 4 piaccto stay.ail nights sntlrVould
not leave till she took steps to bring some one
to her aid, when he decamped % hurry. 1t
looks IKE the thieves are gcttig holder every
dar
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

WE.learn from Mr.. Honey that his fine new
grist min is about completed, and that by the
tenth Of June he win be furnishing our citi-
zens with nice Austin ground -four.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

CRors we had a talk Thursday evening
Win ~. John \. AIaler, luhelkad Just re-
turned from his wheat Reld On one Of his fine
farms on The river q few milcshelow1he city.
lie states that the oat crop Is the finest he has
ever seen ia his liIc, while the wheat. after All
the gloomy accoanss about riss, etc, win Turn
cut good half crop. The corn crop is slO
remarkably iiattesing, while coslon has mate-
rally Improved ii tho lasl fesi days al rom.
ISIS a good yield. Farmers from other pors
lions Of TIC county with whom we talked
also sneak very enoouragngiy. With good
crops this sasen, and the international
Railroad finished 10 this city in iimeio carry
them 10 mArkes Austin viii Sc the best
times and tie greaiest growth and prosperity
that she has ever experienced h one season BE-
foro t a- ae
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

- WE learn from Mr. Sam Scott that one of
the stage horses taken bE Reed Snd his gang,
and recently taken from Reed near McKinney,
was brought back Tuesday. Marshal Purnen
deserves much credit for Ithe energy he has
displayed in trying to capture the stage rob
hers .--i--,s,.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

CooI.-We are pleased to learn that our.
citizens are in no danger Of suffering for the
want of ice. Messrs. Burns & Co, of the
Arctic Ice Company, inform us that their ars
rangements are perfected to supply Austin.
with bountiful supply during the Summers
Their depot on the Avenue, between- Pecan
and Bots dare streets, is quite convenient
and the assistants are kept busy Families,
hotels and other regular customers win be sup
piled by delivery wagons, If desired.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

WIDE AWAKE HoL1ow INsrTTUTE The
exercises of the Wide Awake Hollow Insti-
tute Thursday night, was attended by large
and appreciative audience. The elite of
the city were present, and greeted the per
formances with rounds of applause. The
scholars of Miss Gertrude Bacon exhibited
thorough training and due appreciation Of
the importance of a proper regard for the
meditation Of the voice and thorough .execu-
ton in performance When all did so well, it
would be invidious to mention names. The
exercises were a complete success, and will
add to the reputation Of Miss Bacon as an in
structress. lTei.r rna 49, ar
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

BoYHURT. Sheriff Zimpelman's little boy
Tommy, was pretty badly hurt, Thursday, by,
being thrown from horse. One foot hung
in the stirruD, and his lame limb was severely
wrenched. u'
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

CoRx.-Now thatit has rained we shall ex-
pect corn to sell next fall at twenty-five cents
per bushel. Farmers will please make note
of this. 80
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

. 1IILK.-We trust that the milkmen did not
get much. water by. the rain, except on the
grass and herbs. a few drops on their heads
would not hurt The milk is not too rich.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

ONE thousand two hundred and ninety
witches are made yearly IN Q Swiss cnnton.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

TuPaE night near thg 5lepDt tle lalrs,y
Of a-EsulSnic cili.en Wa est1fel - il,s..r6
who helped himself very profusely to the good
things prepared b. the haIzerf for sale. Our
Germhn friend discovlsed the hief as he Wis
getting ont Of the house, and raised the CRY Of
Stop thief in voice loud enough to raise the
sleeping denizens in the immediate neighbor-
hood, who got on the track Of the burglar,
and succeeded in capturing him We are in.
formed that a number Of soldiers from the
barracks Put in their appearance and chimed
the prisoner as their friend, and desired his re-
lease. Those having him in charge, in plain
Saxon language, informed the 81 boys in blue
that they ,Eefe meddllng IN matters that did
not conceInf item and that they had better re-
tire quietly q their quarters, and leave the
fate Of Their ffiend to the decision Of the
Mayor, who u due time, would take his case
under advissmene They finally concluded
to do 50, aud te petty thief was conveyed to
the lookup minus ne sw st things he had
taken pos ionof for bis Enjoyment
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

A FIeRT,sEA boy and girl, each abOat
twelve years Of age, had a. very plleky fist
and school fight at the freight depot Yesterday.
sonny coming out econd est Sisagot his
lordship down and puumeled him, and pulled
his hair in q very cruel and unbecoming man
,fer TF}TE .ztfsEt1 sBf1sA
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

FLAG PaEsESrA4IoN friday next the
ladies Of Austin are to present 20 the Travis
Rifles a magnificent flag, as token Of regard
the fair sex have for this gallant company Of
young men. Miss MolIie Durst, we believe,
has been selected to do The honors Of the oc-
casion. At night the company give a grand
ball at the City Hail. =
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

JUDGE REAGAN of Palestine, and Judge
Peter w. Gray and Judge ldihxzasitel Of
Houston afein the city, Also Juds9 Jack
of Galveston and Judge Newton IS s6n An
ionic, andDthsf smhenrla 4els Irolg differ
ent portions Of the stste, al iets III atten-
dance upon the Supreme ana F6derSl COufts.
JUDoE c. b. SABrS Of Galveston, Is N the,
city IN attendance on ne Suprems C0GR. =
WE have had the pleasure OF meeting Major
I'd BmlesoT { Hays county, Who Is ID our
city serving the Federal Court Grand jury.
He reports the crops Of hays county g VERY.
good. We learn from him that the bdrglGf
who effected an entrance into q storehouse in
San, Narpos was captured. and - IN GhGjail Of
that county. Letters Were foundon him from
his confederates in New York relating to tlieir
operations in that city, which 60 Is pfovsthat
our State is being visited b. 4 luily orgsui1siII
band Of thieves from Ne legge eilies. 8 The
One they captured win soon BE II tie employ.
Of Ward, Dewey & Co. 49,. y
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

THE stone-vork On he new Presbyterian
Church is completed, I'D workmen are basily
engaged on the Noodwork. We hope soon
to be able to announce its competOnj 1t
viii be one Of the handsomest cfuretAdifees
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

TaAAa,s on the ce5iTalH rso aha
depart from this city as follows: Leave at
go A. II, and P NJ; arrive at s A. N. and
1O.45P.M
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

Mr.. GEO. On Az killed dog, supposed
to be mad, near ather's residence last Sat
urday. The dog Is exceedingly vicious. at
lacking an Irish y, -,Eho saved himself by
climbing upon /, isI snll remaining theretill
Mr. Crab "a a5riyed hhot the dog. PoS
liceman H. Not dog yesterday
which had hyd1A8SA symptoms. Some
said the dog had ftsElt - .EIOO,A
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

A SHOOTING scrape occurred Monday night
at the Office saloon between Billy Thompson
and the bar keeper, the former throwing a
glass and the latter using a pistol. 80
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAIIs-A nah named
Stone who was arrested in this city a few
weeks ago for passing eodnterfeit Gnoney, at
tempted to dig and cut his way out Of the
caIaboose yesterday afternoon, and had wen
nigh succeeded in making his escape before
detected in the act by Deputy Marshal ThornIb
son. Stone had been in die calaboose but
few hours. having been ,brOdghts from the
Penitentiafy, whisher he had been sent ior safe
keeping, on the morning -train by United
States Deputy Marshal PdlneA. Stone. has
hard name, and seems to be hard case -.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

WElearn that Mr.. T. G. Gwynn. flis ven
known and popullr islegIapll. oI5rsIof lfdl,e
merry employed in he Ausii -,Ik 1tIIcs
has beenasscssed TIE ninIu1n nns foE aS
sault on 8Ir. Z 3. Cents, nar.rsf Il the
Galveston leleEEsph oIIlco. uwlI y rsaneln-
bered that llr. Geynh ~ y f,,i til1 way
laying and making IN assaali Nh iel md
coWhide, viii deadly i6irl, 81 tle cridetce
bef6rc Jndze Dodge, a. - "a Clint
nal Coua proved llaf IS oDly. 4 ana 1.l J
oOuhida Ilhnid the iuIy 'u.sll Is llzsor =
ssecssing only sae esnt hi ths law ~
qrilIli 8 heavier r,laliv, and ~. GVyIIn vras
cor.lo l,1'.rl et1o io-,cn 'ias
who had grossly insnlled him.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04
LTHE oREAT AMEmoAN OIL
THE CHA1rP1ou OF TIE WOMB.

Makes tn own coffee; makes Sc own hot water
caves - per cent ~ coffee; exiacg tie aroma b. rfc1m
saves time and labor, pays for itseif d one MONTH
makes eofLce as clear a amber. De Wit q Brown Of
New York city. inventor.
no limit 70 the field 81 improvement Perfection ir
the sri 81 making coffee q last attl1fdf
u maiicrs not how creator how rn6 Tie article nav
be- n L be one that = u any - the public eonc
genius Rfaapg The idea ana new ingenfio produced
that - farin advance 81 tie original that h AZ once
makes ite way into pnblr favor. This a especially
true with the nov
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

We Eoald agnin can the attention Of our
readers, and especially those Interested in ma
chinery, to the advertisement Of Messrs Poole
Hun. 50 widely and faECSably known as
engineers, founders and machinists. Everde-
termined % be among the first in thelgr3nd
nhPdh Of inprOvefnens and Keep pace with
the marvellous advance of the age in science
and mechanism, this firm spare expense in
perfecting the working capaciiy and appliances
of their splendid estahllslmenf Their new
pattern and price llsz, Ib rn,ny palaAbls
additions, are nolF I'D fol bution, and
win be sent, p6s e ID j, 70 thoss sgao make
application 70 90 Tile5 have al5 al hand
an exceptionally large and comp ehensiye,list
of miscellaneous linery patterns
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

. A BRDeE GoNE.-The old bridge at the
foot of the hill below the Deaf and Dumb
Asylum. across the river, gave way yesterday,
going down into the deep ravine beneath with
tremendous crash. A couple of eolored
men were sent to repair it, and after few
hours work they tool1Ctbeb positions Under
meath to notice how firm it was while a
heavy wagon passed over the rotten and lily
repaired old structure; but, to their amaze
ment, it came down again, forit had not been
founded on a rock Teams nov hayeItopass
far to the right or left OF that road in going in
The direction of San Antonio.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

A FIRE FRIDAY NrsHT- he residence and
eut-buildings of Mr. AR. Morris, formerly
District Clerk Of Travis county, located on
Little Walnut, about i've miles from this city,
were entirely consumed by fire Thursday
night. The fire originated in the kitchen
about one o'clock at night, and the
surprise was 50 sudden and the flames spread
50 rapidly that Mr. Morris only succeeded in
saving one feather bed, ar his furniture and
the clothing Of himself and family being less
and it was only with the greatest effort
that Mr. Morris rescued rs house girl, who
was sleeping up airss-frdlR :. horrible death,
the stairs falling just as they reached the bot
tom. The lessto Mr.. Morris is about Eve or
six Thousand dollars. His many friends in
Austin deeply regret his misfortune. -
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

WE WIN soon be in receipt Of fresh Texas
flour from the mills of Northern Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

INblA, Dan Roberts, be Capt
rs.,5s lI.1ee = -. lIIVci & NE city
III sd t q visited
BlancO
"a cspt IA that
fence,
q Csrt ferys lsniser.
lns shavings.
HoRsn TllERP CSooHr. Deputy Sheriff
ke>e a pc = III, at
Elgin s,atoa, Wednesday, and lodged hin h
Tie Austin jail. along with taentySevCn
Others q his sort Al 81 whom are crowded
together in 4 fonrecn b fourteen foot cen.
The thiei SEE = hnrzl fron John Wheeler.
What 'conIncnilty cis Travis county Jail Is
10 TIE capital Of 3 S.a'e
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

There ere but few inventions that eoeseaa a. much
merit ~ this new COLES pot IT, ciion q per
hrey unlike any ether ever fei po1ae1. 20 adoption
the standard cges POT 81 ~ county 81 "a aEea
ei9iiye public e aioee 4 ene.,.icl g 1.as
The steam and heated W1fef collect under TIE false bot
tom aud force thlir way % the eo1c lnbo aennsl ne
cover q the alralneri thence being dashf1 over ne
shower u steam and boiling Eeisf upon tie eoIcr
contained % ne niraineE and passing fhTongh 3 end
extracting 10 strength, The liquid 11Ic1nao into ne
reservoir apess the false bottom, lhelte tlrouHh ~
vacuum caused By he boiling ofe ilrogsh ile eenic1l
The same process = lepeaisa = nasy tine. - a.
thoroughly extncitd Thus
TWENTY-FIVE Per Cens. ~ enc Strength a
GAe Co4Bo q Saved
This cnfce pot sctnary pcJr ~ l1eli 81 cse fl1n
one month. II u pcIlccller % SIN ed cco1onF.
y tnls in9l.lsa1 1e,les - e,r..i - p1le. ana
ne most delicious ee1se E gloeec. flef ". eeIele1
- the pnbilc. Heneg CFo1r accI.re . % - ne
very bet coffee POI ever InFc1ill. end W c1si1Ep
49,, - :. -. - a. . 49,. s
and perfect ho1eelcl Nppeel, ant W. olI Il 81 fl1
publicUii con1 de1ce Il % de11e1 gli|4 % Ils f1l
dSe, f1see qaaris. q - ~. g family ~. $40
osssrs soiicitea ,rd p.rls, ,si.,o, ens..n.s.t
g eysrE ia,s,y. q rec.gt q p..ce - eIs.I Ale
~ Lnliei states. fIaiad tiiisslas s. 'a1i 81
WsaI.d, general sgst VI r,1.l,l. ~ ile 1lsis
D8 WIZ g DRcsN 3 CO..
frnz,ini c1ce ~ rsIt rocE. =. 81 rol
1sslr
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

IRAN. IN ABUNDk SuE. nee st issue Il e
rain has fallen in copions a. fefreshing show
ers. The earth is now vet lIi theIpis every
reason to believe thai { .crepSI wiz be fipii
and abundant If the farmers have taken ad.
vantage Of the dry weather, then crops must
be free from weeds and grass. And as the
rains have cone just in tlle nick Of tiine, they
win spring up. and bear such large crops as
may require new barns and new, store houses
to hold the corn, oats, wheat, and cotton
which will be gathered 7Fhe rain has been a
great blessing, and wesbelieve thatthe people
are gtatihed % the Oliver Of every good and
perfect gift.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04
LOcaI Matters.

meteorological observaffOns-PrOf. Van
Rosfrand, Observer
Tcmoenturs and rain from Nay sfto Nay 90;
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Sn the 'd d5t s5is m S96
seven, four and two, By beating out their
brains with atat iron. Devine's 1oubd
will probably prove fatal. He has been on
a strike for d week past, and thinks that
led to his wife's arrangement
Eve men 81 III ship Pantheus from Italy for
New York, which Yas abandoned in sink,
ing condition, was picked PIP Yesterday and
landed on Staten Island ;,theyaVe outnihe-
teen days. thrseswithout food or water.
TwOother boats commanded, by first and
second mates still missing. ara sE7 a.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-06-04

Corn is selling on the streets for one dollar
and twenty cents, coin, per bushel.
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! FE4EGRAPHIC,


~ NM ToS, - G.Ll5ak = The
House passed the bill repeating the law on
n a. knlj5Il g < .cis we're based /;
also, the bill removing the political disabih-
ties Of Rapnael Senmes Of Alabama.
SMafe-1The Senate is engaged on the bill
to revise aud consolidate the statutes Of the
United States
WAsHISGTox, May 29.=The committee,
by strict party vote, discharged from fur
ther consideration the case Of Sykes y. Spen-
Ger IN the Alabama Senatorial contest. This
0OntiTms Spencerin his seat. ~ 81
WAsHISGnoS,g May 20 II Hoasf = The
House isconsidering the BIN for the.redue-
ton OF the armE, pazy1f
Sezdte-senatof Sherman, from Finance
GonnRtaIg lFpoRsd back the mDiety bin
with amendments, and gave notice that he
womb cali itup on Tuesday next.
WASHINGTON, June 1.-The Alabama edi-
tors have been splendidly received and en-
tertained by the Congressman from Ala
bama, the city AUTHORITIES, Governor Shep-
herd, the Washipgton Club and Others.
They nave cone the city, and viii return
South TuesdRy. EOLeJeH
;, 1n, the Senate a resolution WAS presented
o. the > ational A 81 calttirai Congress, re-
Gently in session at Atlanta, asking an APP
EpnnpEiation for the increase of water COM
munication from the interior to the sea
board. Referred to the Committee on Trans
pOrtatiOn. ~.
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= Foreign. >.

:, lL0NDoS, Nay * It now appears that
son of Nicholas, was to give the diamonds
belonging to his mother to Miss Fenix (or
s ss aeomstsSs ss9t q P sbss sJ tsi1s
with the fact that. he had deposited large
sums Of money with his bankers, to make
prOgfsiOn, sas be says, against the necessities
of old eye, lead to the belief that he is in
same A--F '1H sazat Nrrt
a dispatch from Calcutta states that the
distress from the famine in India Is inereas-
ing. Nearly three million people aIe de-
pendent on the government for food.
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= = 9ftw y DIRK ORR, June THE jury in the.
accepted .aPbFibe of S76, goo from the Ocean
as bank examiner insfegard to the affairs
and condition Of that bank, after being out
IRON 3 till $50 P. NJ, were discharged, fail
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New xOrK. ygsy =

NEW YORK. May 27.-The annual session
of the boafd o. delegates of the American
Israelites eopmaneed slast evening. Dele
gates were present from twenty Jour con-
gregatiens in the following States. respec-
lively: New York, Massachusetts,, New
Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and the
District of Columbia. The treasurer re-
ported the receipts of the trust fund for the
last year to be 1920 dollars, and the ex-
penses $3013, leaving a balance of 1896.
The ned meeting viii beheld in Philadel-
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-12-07

or tournament between these two candi-
dates for the United States Senatorship9
Let us hear johnson on Savage and then
hear Savage on Johnson.
But little news appeared at the Re-
corder's Court to-day. Frank Owens,
charged with carrying concealed
weapons and larceny from the person,
was locked up in default Of bail The
Recorder disposed of thirty.four mis-
demeanor cases, principally DRINKS and
disorderlies.
Yesterday the Memphis Typographical
Union No. IL elected the following Off
GERS for the ensuing year: President,
w. II. Bates; Vice President, VIM.
Henry; Recording and Financial Secre-
tary, E. W. Paddison; Financial Secre-
tary, Joseph Crabb (reelected); Treas
urer, John J. Dew; Fund Trustee, 7. P.
Holland IRE elected; delegate to Inter.
national Typographical Union. j. H.
Hammer.
Anything else2' that awful expires.
sion as used in stores, has been repeated
so often that it has lost its power.
Whether the store man has or has not
what you ask for. he with usual vigor and
at that critical moment utters the phrase
" Anything else?" If citizen wants
anything else he or she will undoubtedly
ask for it, so let US hear no more Of
Anything else when we perform the
shopping pilgrimage in Memphis.
In the Second ward we know that the
ring of discharged policemen and bum
mers are opposed to the reelection Of
the Police Commissioners. Alderman
Robbins and Councilman Hewitt; but
yet there are a number of good citizens
in that ward who favor other candidates
for Aldermanic and Councilmanic hon.
ers. We say this in justice to the good
citizens of the Second ward; but we OPP
pose the bummers and discharged peel
ers" at all times.
We have received numberless commu-
nications on school matters, which we
respectfully decline, for the reasons that
several of them are written on both sides
Of the sheet. rendering such impossible
to- set up, but of easy transfer TO the
wsste basket; others come to US written
in an iutemperate tone and style not in
keeping with the dignity of the impor-
tant issues involved, and many others
are so badly written, spelled and so
ungra mmatical that their publication
would turn the question of education into
a farce. AS general rule, we do not
wish the opinions of correspondents; we
desire onl. facts, upon which the LEDGER
will express all the opinions necessary.
Well written and well digested commu-
nications on ny interesting and popular
subject are alw. avs welcome, and will be
published if not too lengthy for our over
columns.