The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1880-07-29
Personal and Local Paragraphs.

The man who goes early to market gets
the first nip.
Poisonous insects are unusually numer-
Gus this year.
1t is perfectly Natural for some men to
visit Curious places.
The Texas military institute building
will be transformed into two elegant res
licences.
The county Jail is well ventilated, but
1t is not the most pleasant lodging place
in the city.
When you see the clothing man hang
out his rubber and water proof goods, you
may expect rain.
1t is matter of sincere congratulation
that up to this time the voters have n
slight majority over the candidates.
"There is rest for the weary" is the re-
frain that goes up from the place seeker
as he has visions of getting situation in
the nearest postOtfice.
The mosquitoes are not very large this
season, but they are full of life and pre-
sent their little bills with an energy and
perseverance that would astonish the
average collector of this city.
1t is reported that The Greenbackers
have some kind of a presidential ticket in
the field, butt is so carefully stored away
in the little Chambers of their great big
balloon, that the average man can't see 1t.
The tramp now feels his oats and puts
on airs. He is an important factor in po-
litical professions and such things.
The attention of the average American
citizen is now directed toward the post
office, custom house, United States mar
shals Office and such places. He longs to
retire from public life and seek repose
within the above offices.
General George Washington Jones has
got down his little Ratchet and chopped
loose from the Greenbackers. He refuses
81 n@11 4
free go-as-you-please race in this dis
trict.
There are not one hundred simon-pure
unauthorized Greenbackers in Travis
county.
Within the next three or four weeks
the new business year will commence in
earnest. Business men are preparing to
do large trade.
The Greenback party, if such an one
really exists just at this particular time,
win confer favor by sending up bal
loon or some such thing that a fellow may
know exactly where to find them.
That marriage over at San Antonio was
brilliant affair, and San Antonio is hap
DIV. And If they can manage to kill 4
is to come of at Piedras Negras in honor
of the occasion, the joy of the blessed
city will know no bounds.
Who will the Lang men cluster around
now, is the question that bothers the av-
erage man.
Austin can show up about as many
handsome turnouts as any city ofthe same
size on the continent.
The Independents are going to cut a fig
ure in the county campaign.
And now Mr.. III. G. Stills fixing up and
will make the race for the legislature.
The voters are now in the majority and
are happy.
A correspondent of the Dallas Herald,
living in this city gives the city, dads a
dig in the ribs.
The umbrella fiend was abroad yester-
day.
Yesterday was a bad day Cor railway
work.
What has become of that telephone ex-
change?
The ladies had to remain indoors yes
terday
The river was on the rise yesterday
morning.
The ram did not stop the railroad
Yesterday was damp, dismal, disa-
agreeable day.
The city is very quiet, and the police
have an easy time.
Business In all departments was exceed
ingly duh yesterday.
Mr.. John Koran Is now in the Office. OF
nus ~ 4A1Illc, tue EaAAAONu
There was any amount of eloquence
over about the court house yesterday.
The market gardeners are happy. The
rain was great benefit to them.
County court was in session Yesterday
attending 20 civil business.
This Is bad weather for Major PENIS
Round Rock camp meeting.
Where's my umbrellay was one of the
refrains yesterday.
There are one or two independents
spoken OF for the Office OF sheriff.
1.-THE roads are dry the tramp printer
will leave to-day for Houston.
Work on the International extension Is
being pushed with vigor. Men work all
night.
The rain washed out the cutters yester-
day, and for a few days the city scavenger
viii have an easy time.
The Governor refused 20 commute one
Burks. white, the Waco rapist, and he will
hang tomorrow.
IN seems that Waco Is taking new de
parulre. and VIII hang Burks on Thursday
instead Of on the traditional Friday,
Roads are In 4 muddy condition and
travel Is retarded. Stages were late get
ting in yesterday.
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