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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

About thirty-five years ago, when
the German chancellor was only
plain Otto Won Bismarck, Pome-
ranian Squire and inspector OF
bikes, he went out one day snipe
shooting with a friend on some
marshy land, into which his COM
panion, stout, heavy man, suddenly
sank up to his armpits. Vainly
struggling to extricate himself, the
gentleman shouted for help, and,
seeing Herr Bismarck approach him
very slowly and cautiously, appar-
emily still looking out for the rising
of some stray snipe, plteously APP
pealed to him to ''leave the con-
founded snipe alone and pull him
out of tho abominable swamp into
which he had sunk 80 deeply that its
slime was all but in his mouth y
"My dear friend" replied Bis
marck, with the utmost calm, you
will certainly never get out
of that hole. Nobody can possibly
save you. Fll tell you what, my
dear fellow, I'll save you the agony
of suffocation by putting a charge
of shot into your head. Thus will
you die at once more swiftly and
more respectfully" Stimulated to
superhuman effort by the imminent
peril menaclng him, the unlucky
sportsman contrived to wriggle out
of the mud on all tours, and, when
he had recovered his feet, broke out
into storm of vehement reproach.
Herr Bismarck listened to him with
a sardonic smile, merely observing,
"Can't you see how right l was,
after all? Every man for himselfp
and, turning his back on his lnfuri-
sted companion, coolly walked away
in search of more game.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13
Jones OF Texas.

1t is difficult TO gaze upon Jones,
of Texas, without a thrill. Not for
q long time has Texas produced a
man like Jones. Some few years
ago Doorkeeper Fitzhugh burst upon
the country and dazzled us with
his radiance, but Fitzhugh was me-
teoric. He was beautiful and bright,
but he wasn't solid. There was no
''stay" in him. Then there came jim
! Curry; but Curry has his weak
points. The fact is that Texas has
not, for very long time, turned
out a really satisfactory article of
| great men unless it be Jones. Jones
begins well. He discloses a willing
ness and ability to take advantage
of emergencies. He is the person,
who, on Tuesday, when the Hon.
Weaver and Hon. Sparks were try
ing TO show how closely the House
of Representatives could be made to
resemble a barrel house, saw and
improved his opportunity to intro
duce the Texas yell into Congress.
We believe il to have been the first
appearance in the national legisla-
ture of the genuine Texas yell. Men
have squsbbled in the House before.
Possibly they may have peeled of
their coats and prsnced about little
though we doubtit. Butwe are salts
fed that Jones is the first gentleman
who ever partially undressed himself
and yelled like Comanche be-
cause two other gentlemen were
quarreling. 1t is now established
that no lighting can go on in the
House without Jones taking a hand.
Honorable members who propose to
unbend in little fsticuff must make
allowance for Jones and his yell.
He has put himself on record, and
it is believed he means business.
The country ought to be proud of
Jones. No doubt il i. Hence we
say it is difficult to gaze upon Jones
| without a thrill; it is in fact impos-
, sible. N. o. Democrat.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

y few days ago Joseph Porter.
George Bemis and Albert sampson
purchased n team at Fort Worth,
and started for the = Oklahoma
lands. They went into camp. and
whii'. asleep large cindcr was
blown over ON the blanket of Mr..
Sampson, setting il on FIRE. An old
wooden comforter wrapped about
his neck was ignited. and before il
could be extinguished Mr.. Sampson
was so badly burned that he died
within 4 few hours Tie was from
War Eagle. Arkansas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

Nine o'clock Saturday night as
the San Antonio and Lands stage
was about three miles south of the
Media river and sixteen miles from
San Antonio. it was halted by two
men and the mail demanded. This,
the driver, Frank Kent, threw to
them, and one of them proceeded to
open the valuable letters. After
this job was finished they took
from Kent his gloves and overcoat
and from III. j. Ellis, the son of the
proprietor of the line. who was on
the box, mis- hat. The passengers
inside then claimed their attention,
and they were invited out. Mr.. j.
NJ. Jarvis of Laredo was relieved OF
some S27 in silver and drafts pay
able to himself or order. his watch,
overcoat and blankets. The other
passenger was an old stage-driver
on the Laredo end, known as Big
Foot Wilson" He had no money,
but they took his overcoat. under
clothes and blankets. The robbers
were masked and were Americans.
From their utter recklessness and
confidence it was supposed that
they were covered by others in the
brush. 4 short time before. five
men rode up TO the stage station,
and inquired how long il would be
before the stage would arrive.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

THE sickness of Hon. S. S. Cox,
n. c., is said to be malarial fever
but is far more probably caused by
the bad atmosphere in the hall OF
the House of Representatives in
Washington. Many congressman
have undoubtedly lost their lives
rom the same cause.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

The Nesrs says the tSraDgers and
Greenbaekers. now the election is
over. remind one of the old darkey
who caught ten-pound sucker.
and lay down for a nap with the
fish beside him. Another darkey
came along, picked mp the big suck
er and left q one-pouDd sucker in
its place When he woke up and
looked az the election returns. he
exclaimed: allow dat fsh am
swunked.r The Greenbark vote
certainly am sgunksd-
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

D1srREss, in consequence Of
the cold weather. is widespread,
and throughout the North the
poor Is suffering for fuel. En-
rines have been stopped on the
railway tracks and relieved of their
fael cargoes, and the law of necessi-
" protects the distressed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

A CARLEGRAM from Berlin, dated
January 2, says: Gen. Garfield has
written to the editor of the German
Reriep expressing joy at the cordial
relations which exist between Ger
many aud the United States. The
Emperor of Germany ought certain
II to feel congratulated.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

The Irish World reports a very
repfd increase in the number of
Land Leagues in this country in
sympathy with Ireland's work.
Sixty-fve new branches were Or
ganized in one week, mostly in the
Middle and Eastern States.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

GEN. HAzES's inability to control
the weather is serious charge that
may be brought against his contin-
uance in office. The weather has
been on a high horse since the day
he took charge of the service.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

A CARGO of rails for the New
Orleans Pacific railway is looked for
at New Orleans. This road is a
branch of the Texas & Pacific.
Fhe-eSHspany has just paid S150,0Q0
for q depot Site at.New. Orleans.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

1Hn Cincinnati Commercial is Ia
eerablx impressed by the sugges-
ten that Senator Bruce, of Missis-
<iPpi. should 60 into the cabinet. and
Il does not know Of better man
for Secretary Of the Navy. and It re-
mains for President Garfield to
lhink Ike INTO the Commercial, and
do 4 square thing for those who
esre bin Office.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

The following is statement of the
population of the leading Southern
cities: New Orleans PIG, 140, Louis
vile 123,645, Richmond 6S,803,
Charleston 1899, Nashville 43,461,
Atlanta 34,398, Memphis S3,59S
Wheeling 1926, Mobile 31,205, Sa-
yannah S06S1.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

An accident occurred to Capt.
King. last week, while en- route from
Brownsville to his rancho. which
came near being fatal. At the Ar
royo Colorado the entrance to the
ferry at the crossing is abrupt in the
descent. Upon entering, the stago
pitched OF the bank and threw.
Capt. King into the stream. where
he sank, the stage driver diving
down aud rescning him II was de-
oldsdly : narrow escape.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

IT IS believed the adoption of the
Harris bin will enable the United
States to build one war vessel, every
four or five years, that will be able
to compete with some of the Euro
pean steel clads.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

The Secretary of the Treasury has
issued q circular proclaiming the es-
timstion made by the Director of
the Mint OF the values of standard
coin in circulation in the various ma
tions of the world. The circular
changes the values of the following
coins from those proclaimed by the
circular of January, 1880, as follows:
Boliviana, of Bolivia, from IS $40
cents to 81 $40; milreis. Of Brazil.
increased from 81 $40 cents 10 ~ clio:
peso, of Ecuador, reduced from IS
clio cents TO 50 $40; Mexican dol
lar. from 90 9-l00 cents TO SO 40:
the sol, of Peru, from So 6-1O cents
to 80 $40: peso. of Colombia. from
IS Clio cents to 81 $40. The peso
of Cuba is given at 80 2-l0 cents and
the bolivar of Venezuela at 10 $40
cents.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

The superintendent OF the census
makes the following approximate
statement of the population of the
states and territories. Ii IS believed
to be very near the final figures,
which are expected to be announced
next week:
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

A DISPATCH from Cincinnati to
the New York Star states that the
defence of Abe Rothschild was con-
Quoted at a cost of $4,000. But
few wilful murderers. therefore,
nay be saved.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

IT is claimed that London every
year spends SS5o,OO0 for the water
in the milk. This ratio would make
Austin pay $4,000 or more-much
more probably.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

Mr., GARFIELD, it is urged in Re-
publican quarters, will foment no
quarrels. He is going to try to
please all, and everybody knows
how such a policy ends.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

CoNoREss reassembled yesterday,
and 1t may be hoped that 1t will
settle down to practicable and use
ful legislation. The country needsjt.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

WHEN Grant is provided with an
annuity, Tilden should be paid for
the stolen presidency. 1t is worth
$500 900, and he needs the money.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

CADET WHITAKER will prob
ably have a change venue to New
York. Justice, it is claimed, cannot
be done i'm at West Point.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

Iris stated that James Gordon
Bennett has bought the London
Daily Telegraph, and that he will
run it on the American plan.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

A CAR load of fat cattle were fro
zen in New Jersey on the s1st of
December.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

OSETHIRD of million of foreign
immigrants arrived at New York
during 1880.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

JUDGE WooDs, it will be seen by
telegram, has appeared at Washing
ton, aud has taken his place on. the
supreme bench.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

WILLIAM E. CHANDLER, the poll
tician, thinks that Garfield will have
mild, good tempered administra-
tiou.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

TIE Southern Pacific and the
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe will
effect connection in February.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

Hon. B. II. BAKER is represented
to have quito strong support for
the speakership. He is an accom-
plished parliamentarian.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

Mr.. REAGAN believes he will Sc
sure the passage of his interstate
commerce bill.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

THE New York Tribune calls the
United States nation, and spells it
with a very big capital n.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

TIE circuit to be provided with a
Justice, in place of Judge Woods,
comprises the six Gulf states.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

The Brennan Daily Banner has
been enlarged from six to a very
handsome seven column paper.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

w. B. RAMSEY, Republican, has
been elected Speaker of the Ten
nessee House of Representatives.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

When Grant was President. al this
was kept in the family. and il was
this which learned him 10 be so
prodigal with money a he had be-
fore been with men.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

HARRISON stock for the Senate is
rising IN Indiana.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

IKE following items of White
House expenditure for the past year
will be interesting to tax PAYERS:
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13
10 Fee

tEaBEs' Rtkab sRl HugsTAeHE EIIXia fsr,ss As.yJ
- =. honatache or heard even aEeuthss1 faes1
/SG ~ from 20 20 % days. PostDali, ~ a. 81
tSt1@H RAlf HtAe EllIlR forces ksxEy Ffsvik y
hAir frsE 20 - ~ dHya. Postpaid ~ nail 81
~ AArnlsss q ska Sr ss1ip. easiy aDpiisai
A-@-<S esrtatn- Addrsas. A. DIX, ssis aEsIS al
(.KNgENA Asrth III a.rsal. a. laria. Il.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

Four messengers ito wait on the
three clerks aud telegraph ope-
rator nominally, but really SER
vants) at 5000 ...... 4.S00
Two horses for messengers, to be
furnished by the Secretary Of
War, nOminally for use of mes
sengers. but really for the Sec
retary's carriage lcost not given
new ltem) ........-. .....- ....
Contingent expenses. 6.000
SION. ',..e..,....-., 5000
house ...i................ q. 1000
-.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13
Giles
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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1881-01-13

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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
poetrp.
Man Like a Tree.

A man is very like tree,
For instance: crooked limb has he:
He has a trunk; he grows somehow,
And when he leaves he makes bough:
He caI be cut; will often lean;
Is always sappy when he's green.
He is aboard when on the sea
And oft shaving, too. is he;
When he IS frightened quite lot.
Like trees he's rooted to the spot:
If he is axed too much he'll lie
And often will like trees get "high.''
He has his lumber in the night,
Is sadly warped and feels the plight.
He 'schips'' for stakes though he should not,
And has his chops, sometimes lot;
He gets "deadwood" on him. Is wood,
Is knotty when he should be good.
And when he dies he's sure to learn
That he, like trees, may have to burn.
Detroit Free Press.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
.HE "KALORAMA,"
STANTON, VIRGINIA

rINHE 'sKALORANLA,''
i STANTON, VIRGINIA
This beautiful place, as the name di/sfes, is
centrally located and near the business psft of the
city and convenient to the different railroad depots
which makes it desirable not only for permanent
boarders, but also fer transient guests
The house and cottages attached thereto make it
the most Pleasant and attractive place in the city,
having large and beautiful grounds, and the rooms
being large and convenient.
Having leased the property for term OF years,
am determined to make it the most inviting and de-
Sirable in the city
The property is undergoing thorough repair, in
painting. paperlng. &c.
We makea specially for the accommodation Of
commercial men, and have provided large sample
rooms on Main street, in the business part of the
city, for their convenience and use.
In opening the house With its ''beautiful vieWS.'
and furnished with new and well selected furniture,
feel confident with experience of rs years in
the hotel business of giving entire satisfaction to
my guests.
Our omnibus and baggage wagons attend all the
trains.
TERMS.-For permanent boarders $25 to $50 per
month. Transient guests 81 per day; $40 per week.
N M. CARTMELL
mayo tt Proprietor.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1881-12-30
EASTWARD.

N BE L., s. B. S R'y runs by Columbus Time,
"a minute slower than c. & o. R'y Time.
No ! MAIt.--COnnectS at Lynchburg Junction
for the South and southwest at Ashland, KY, with
Scioto Valley Railroad for the Northwest: at Lex
ington, Ky with Kentucky Central Railway for
Cincinnati and the West; and with L. & N. Railway
for the Southwest.
No 2 N ALL and N. and Kentucky Central
Railways connect at Lexington, KY, and SclOtO
Valley railroad al Ashland, Ky, with No 2. No.
connects at Iynchhurg junction for the South and
Southwest and at Richmond for the South.
No 3 EXPRESS Connects Huntington with
steamers for Cincinnati and the West
item for he North; at Richmond for the South; and
Tues avs and Fridays with o. D. S. S. for New
York
Pullman Sleeping Coaches daily on Nos l and
between huntington and WllllamSOnS.
Sleeping Coaches daily on Nos. 3 and between
Richmond and White Sulphur,
SPECIAL NOTICE.
New Coaches through between Cincinnati and
Richmond ON Nos. and without change.
For Rates.. Tickets. Baggage, Checks apply to
any Office of the c. &. o R'Y.; or Depot or Ticket
Office of any connecting line.
H. E. SUMMERSON,
Ticket Agent. StauntOn. Va.
n. W. FULLER, g. I. & P. Ag't.
c. W. SMITH, General Manager.
nOv25
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-05-22

SAIs toe Siirer STATE OF Wednesday:
Somebody whose nume we could not,
learn drove . baud Of horses along the
railroad track, wheR the road makes q
short curve e Fairbanks place. he.
tween here ard Goloonds, yesterday.
A freight train came dashiug along with
. full head Of steam around the curve
and ran into the horses, killing or
manning, the engineer thinks. four or
Eve OF them. Fortunately the engine
was not thrown OF tho track. though
the train men thought for q while that IL
would be. and consider that they had a
narrow escape from serious injury. aud
perhaps death.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-05-22
A Literal ~Chin.n.n.

On Saturday afternoon, says tie Car.
son 4RsGL Pete C.'snAugh hired q
ChinAnAn TO whitewash his fence. The
arts: fell to Eork bu. only applied the
whitsEash 70 The piekets, leaving the
Pvsts and cross pieces bare. Mr.. CAya-
naugh came TO inspect the work aed no.
aaing that the Job had been rather su-
Perfcihlly performed. hesped the usual
American b~tAsphemy upon tho white
Essher. and as he left he waved his
hand and shouted;
"Whitewash everything il sight"
Later in The afternoon he returned
and found that q most literal interpre-
tation bad been placed upon his lam
guage and the Heather had white
washed the delivery Wagon aud was
engaged in putting the finishiugtosebes
on the horse. the animal standing still
md seeming to enjoy The performance,
as il was cooling. After the owner had
fully recovered from his establishment
he grabbed the Chinamsn by the queue
and, according to common report,
threw him over the Justice Court build
ing.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-05-22
4 New Book.

VIZ. G.. S,anonds. an old timer in
Utah, NeTAd, and Idaho. has spsu; con-
siderable tine in this county. all in all.
and is one Of the observing few who
aste every EsPpsnirSS the lay Of the
iA.A, ETC. aat can judge sa.t W is
Scrth for mining. agricultural aud
sPootAueops valae. Last Winter Mr..
SeHronds speB, = Pcriiss of his leisure
hosrs IN Penciiirs cat = n.p Of the
sawtoOih AID Wood River mining dis.
tricts. and wrote several pages Of inter
es;ing matter 10 accompany the same.
The map aud manuscript is now, we
believe, published and about ready 20
Re issued. As a map it is one Of the
most reliable which our readers will
have the pleasure Of pssusing this Sum
uer, aud the pages Of descriptions aud
history are brief. bat fail Of interesting
data Wed RioG f.rr.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-05-22

And now comes the news from New
York tina; in the ease Of Kenward
Philips, accused Of forging the famous
Morey letter, the District Attorney will
move for a dismissal on the ground
that there is no evidence upon which to
convict the defendant. Philips is not
content with this disposition Of the
matter however, and demands q vindi-
cation by trial.
As all the elaborate efforts TO fasten
its authorship upon some outside party
have proven utterly futile, the question
naturally arises. Who the devil did write
that letter. AMI echo nnswers-sure
enough!
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1881-05-22

AT Florence, Arzena, last Sunday
nigh, J. II. Floyd shot and instantly
killed al old citizen known S. Ameii.
can Charley. LSnchiug was about to
take place. when the Sheriff spirited
the prisoner away. The mob learning
Of their depart ure followed the Sheriff
and prisoner to Casa Grnnde and at.
tempted to secure Floyd. but the Sheriff
held them At bay until the arrival OF
the train, and With the assistance Of .
posse be got F,oYd on the train and
brought him to Tucson for safe keeping.
The killing was cold blooded and With
out any Qualification.