The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-02-15
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an unusually active one here, and the wealth
or has been of such delightful character rs
to afford every person an opp ortunity to get
around and enjoy fully the time and occa-
sion.
There was first the grand lodge of the Odd
Fellows, bringing representatives from all
over Texas to swell that special class of hui
mainly already here; thon as consequence
came the balls and entertainments by the
citizens for the edillcaton and amusement of
the visitors. Tho members Of the fraternity
present at this time are unusually gentle
iuanly and fine looking men, and shone TO
their best advantage at the grand ball given
TO them on Tuesday night last by the resident
Odd Fellows.
The report telegraphed you will hardly
give an adequate conception Of the magni-
tude Of the affair. The immense stage of
Turner's hail IVES crowded with must ians,
the oapacious hall WAS denaely thIonged with
dancers end spectators, and four tables were
spread with over three hundred plates, and
every one occupied. Such tremendous en-
tertainment of the kind has not been wit
messed in Austin before and the entire night
was devoted TO gallantry, feastng and
revelry. Added to this we have had dra-
matte troupe performing nightly to crowded
houses--mask and fancy balls, and entertain
ments Of varied character AZ the GsYlums-
one of which, anticipated as an event of
special interest occurs to night at the insti-
tuition for the blind, and which the governor,
heads of departments, leading officials and
members of the legislature will attend, it
having been specially given to them.
In the matter Of the legislature the senate
is most fortunately constituted as TO ability
and to harmony of feeling. There is too
much individuality about the house to per-
init anything like harmony, and this seriously
retards legislation there.
fear that we will have nothing done in
. the matter o. the normal schools increase, at
least this is the present disposition, and l
think the senate committee will report adj
versely to it,
Although the senate was SO unanimous on
the woman employment bill of Senator
. Houston, there are many members of the
house who will oppose its passage there, but
will make but few speeches, fancy 10 do.
fend their course, yet in their gallantry and
chivalry will vote quietly and silently in the
opposition. Let the ayes ana noes be called
and let the names be recorded.
There has been an Impression put out
4 by interested parties that tho governor
had expressed opposition to the redistrict-
q ing of the state in the apportonment under
4 the new census, and that he would most
probably veto bill for such re.districtiug.
\ am authorized to state that he has not so
expressed himself Mt all. On the contrary,
he says if the people, if the legislature so de.
termine, then why not so let it DO? He can
4 SEQ no objection to it whatever. But some
{ members contend that there will not be
enough time for the business this session.
The truth 10 it can be done in short order if
members will go ut once to work on il.
North Texas should urge its repre-
sentatives to push the import
ant business vigorously without
delay. We must not wait to take the
chances for q special session next summer.
If an extra session is to be called, which
rest assured will be the case, it will be done
Immediately on the heels of the adjourn
ment of this one So believing the legisls-
ture will adjourn on the Goth day, and will
expect to be convened on the following, as
the mass Of unfinished business now on
hand is immense, but the members will not
remain at $500 per day when they can got
$500, and which indeed they should have.
This state is too large, and so is the popula-
ton, its interests too multitudinous and var.
led to have only GO days session biennislly,
Concerning tue university bill there ore
some objections to it by the house, mainly,
however, on the woman's clause in it, some
urging tho same argument about scandal
and an 'uniit sphere for woman" as they
urge about their employment as clerks in the
departments. | remember when the identical
argument used tO.be preferred in Nav Or.
leans about n lady holding situation in the
postofice and the mint etc, while to-day
some Of the most efficient clerks are Of the
most elegant of our southern ladies filling
those positions and ara thus supporting
otherwise helpless children and aged
mothers. This "chivary' argument is
not only threadbare, but has been torn
to tatters and shreas by existing facts. The
real truth of the business is that many young
men and Others are afraid Of being thrown
out of position, and politicians curry favor
with those who have votes TO give, or who
can control ward elections. As surely rs
shines tho sun, as surely as black slavery
went down, just so surely will this woman
slavery be abolished, and the plea of "chival-
Ty Ill tue OuO Chsb anu uuLIuulNN w Inc
other, will lie and rot side by g o. The
world moves, and Calico lived to tri-
umph.
Every effort will be made by our repre-.
sentatives hero to secure a branch of
the supreme court for Dallas II it
shall be determined to seciionsize
it. have every reason to believe that the
larger portion OF southern and western
Texas representatives will co operate with us
in the movement. Mr.. Daniels is in receipt
of tho Dallas memorial, but he thinks the
time for its presentation is not yet opportunc,
as the Judiciary bill has net thus far passed
either house.
An amusing piece oflegisative legerdemain
occurred in the senate a day o,two ago. A GER
tain senator from the piney district was argu.
ing measure with the utmost vehemence,and
when remarked to friend the fact of his
apparent hard work, the latter replied, al
suppose he fears the fate of his measure !"
Not vt all, replied; he knows the senate
will pass his bill almost unanimously, but he
is talking now for his constituents, or rather
himself, as he will have his speech published
in his home paper, and then will go back
and contend that it was his empowering
ooquence and efforts tina. did the business,
ano hence he ought to be returned 10 the
\ Legislative councils. Verify the world moves,
sure enough. j. Y. Il.