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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
Count Upon HIS Re-eIec ion.


Senator Isham g. Harris has re-
turned home by the advice of physi-
clans, who have warned him that he
cannot continue the canvass which
he has conducted SO successfully for
the Democratic party of Tennessee.
Only a few of his appointments re-
main to be filled, and we feel sure
that, however anxious the people of
the state may be to hear him, they
will more gladly learn that he is try
ing to recuperate and save himself
for his duties in the senate. Senator
Harris has done his whole duty by
his party, and never stood higher in
the esteem of the people of the state
he has faithfully served for forty
years than he does to-day. We
count upon his reelection in Janu-
ary, 1888.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Maxwell, the novelist, better
known as Miss NJ. E. Braddon, is Just
passing the prime of life. and enjoys
most vigorous, robust health. She
lives in fine house near London,
and is fond of driving a team of
spirited chestnut horses.
A dinner set of Dresden imported
for w. HI. Vanderbilt consists of
eight hundred pieces, and, of course.
is the finest that ever was seen by
mortal man or woman. And this
paragraph would be incomplete if
the price of the set-$40O0-was not
given.
In the Scoville insanity case in
Chicago Fanny Scoville Harper, the
daughter, testified that she had III
tercepted note from George W.
Earle to Mrs. Scoville, the contents
of which were very improper. She
had seen her mother kiss three men
whom she had no right to kiss, and
had heard of many others whom her
mother had kissed, but she declined
to give their names,
Hannah Moore writes of an enter
taiDment given in London by Mrs.
Walkers, at which the strawberries
alone cost 9100; and elsewhere she
says: Il saw so mucn of the shock
ing way of going on in the short
time L was in town that l must &C
quit myself to my conscience on this
momentous subject before L die.
Dancing and music fill up the whole
lite, and every Miss of fashion has
three dancing and a still greater
number of music masters"
The white house will be no longer
without a mistress, as the presidents
son is to be welded next month to
Miss Crowly, of New York. And
the vice president will no longer
keep Bachelors Hall, as he is soon
to be married to a lady f North
Carolina. AS a consequence of these
two weddings, a very gay winter is
anticipated at the capitol, anu the
regal looking brocaded Dlushes, vel
vets and silks displayed on the Ave-
nue. will doubtless find abundant and
ready purchasers.
or the late DR.. Gray, homeopath-
list, of New York, it is said that a
poor sewing girl went to him for adj
vice, and was given vial of medi-
cine and told to go home and go to
bed. 81 can't do that, Doctor" the
girl replied, "for | am dependent on
what | earn for my living" at that
is So" said DIR. Gray, "I'll change
the medicine a little. Give me
back the vial" He then wrapped
around it ten-dOllar BILL
and returned it to her, reiterated his
order, go home and go to bed,'
adding, "Take the medicine, cover
and ALL" Sound homeopathy that,
certainly
When Bertha Won Hillern first
appeared as a professional pedes-
trian, some people supposed she was
loud and fast, something of a sport
ing character. In reality, she Is re-
markedly refined, and fascinating
little woman. The secret of her
walking came from her interest TO
induce American women to under
stand the healthfulness of exercise.
She is very appreciative of
nature, and it is most ex-
hilarating experience to hear her
describe her various walking tours
in the mountains of Europe and
America, and along the sea shore.
She rouses so much enthusiasm that
after hearing her talk on the SUBJ
ject, she makes one feel like DON
ming a flannel gown and low heeled
shoes aud starting for the White
mountains Immediately.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
"Frisco,, NIillionaires.


The chief object of speculation in
San Francisco is mining shares; and
there is no class of society which
does not dabble in this dangerous
business. The clergy of the city are
not exempt from the mania; the
merchants continually yield to its
allurements; even the women max g
speculative investments in shares,
and feel the full excitement of the
rising and falling markets. Thou
sands have been ruined in
this fascinating gambling, and
hundreds have won fortunes. The
new state constitution, enacted two
or three years age, has already driven
from California $50,000,000 of capt.
tai, two-thirds of that sum having
been Withdrawn from the banking
capital of San Francisco alone. Just
before that date the assessors of the
city reported that there were thirty
individuals there whose fortunes ex-
ceeded 81, 250, 0O0-five of them being
worth from $3,OOO,OOO to $4,000, OOC
each, one worth $10,0O,000, and
three worth not far from $20,000,-
900. Several of these million
aires have erected palaces
III the aristocratic quarter of New
York, side by side with other new
and superb mansions owned by the
grain and pork princes of Chicago
and Cincinnati. Many a strange
romance might be told of these Cali
fornian favorites of fortune. Four
of the wealthiest were illage shop
keeper, until the vast subsidies
given by the government to the
Central Pacific railway fell into their
hands. An engineer on an ocean
steamship landed here, and in q
few years accumulated millions
of dollars. A vendor of milk
who left his cans and measures to
become a curbstone breaker, is now
worth $7,50O,000. Two butcher boys,
abandoning the commerce in should
ers and briskets, have acquired
landed estates large enough for prin-
CAPABILITIES. Messrs. Flood and
O'Brien were bar-tenders in San
Francisco, and Messrs. Fair and
Mackay worked in the mines at Vir-
ginia City. Honest, earnest and
laborious men, of humble orr
gin and moderate ambitions,
the Fates brought them together
as partners, and delivered in
70 their hands a silver mine
of small apparent value, which had
never paid dividend. With in
domitable patience they bored and
dug away in the barren shafts, until
suddenly a vast deposit of rich ore
opened before them, and the shares
which they had bought for less than
a pound sterling, rose 10 a market
valuation of over $4,000 each
Within ten years 1925, 100000 in
treasure had been taken from this
marvellous consolidated Virginia
mine. Mackay, the friend
less little Dublin bow. now
owns two-fifths of this noun
tain of silver, and keeps
his wife and children in q splendid !
palace near the Champs Elysees in |
Paris Not long since, when Gen. |
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
SUNDAY SMILES.

A "sealed proposal" is one that
has been rendered valid by corrob-
Grating kiss.
amateur Gardener" wants to
know the easiest way to make a hot
house. Leave a box of matches
where the baby can play with them.
A man has been arrested in New
York for couDterteiting Iheater
tickets. His villainy has put him
into box" but he signs for the
family circle.
"You dog of printer" cried the
enraged poet, "you have not punctu-
ated my poem at ALL" eyes, but you
see, sir, am not a pointer-Tm
SETTER" replied the printer.
Archbishop Whately was one day
asked if he rose early. He replied
that once he did, but he was so proud
all the morning and so sleepy all the
afternoon that he determined never
to do it again.
An old citizen, returning to his
home from banquet, meets another
old citizen coming from the oppo-
site direction. "Ish thish the ave-
nue?" asked No. l. GLOW should
L know? wash al the banquet my
self"
The gentleman who went off on a
vacation for rest and recrea-
ton, and to recuperate from the tolls
of the year, has returned, and ex-
poets in about a week to be suffi-
GENTLY recovered to work with some
vigor.
A stranger called at fortv-eight
different houses and asked, ais the
boss homer" There was no man at
home IN any one instance, and yet
forty-seven of the women promptly
replied: ayes, sir-what do you
want%
Idaho has a newspaper and q
saloon under one management. The
scheme possesses several advantages.
The editor can get his drinks at
wholesale rates, and sink the money
he makes on his saloon in filling a
long-felt want with his newspaper.
At the watering-places, when a
girl keeps up Irritation with two
beaus, they say she drives tandem,
and tandem Irritation is described as
peculiarly exciting and difficult.
The great difficulty is in so arrang-
the blinkers that each rival may
imagine that he is in single harness.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
Leaven of Disintegration.
rArkansas State Gazette.1

Arthur has been president thir-
teen months. The country has pros
pered, but to this result he has no
more contributed than the fly con-
tributed to the motion of the wheel
on which it perched its diminutive
self. As the tltular and active chief
of the Republican party he has ben
Gifted only the Democrats. His
course has introduced into the Re-
publican ranks the leaven of disinte-
grafton which must continue to
work out its logical results, while
uniting and inspiring the Democrats
as they have never been united and
inspired since the war. All hail,
King Arthur, practical politician"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
SAN ANTONIO
Especial to The statssmsn.l

Especial to The StatGsman.l
SAN ANTONIO. Nov. THE election
for state and county officers has passed of
quietly, and the votes are now being
counted. Wash Jones and Davis are now
aheau. The county Democracy ticket
will no doubt be elected, with a few ex.
ceptions. The tickets Of both Democrats
and Independents are much scratched.
in both instances there being more of fhl
done than in any previous elections.
Nothing definite of the city voting can be
known till tomorrow. Hal Goslinq
tells me that be has just received infor-
nation from Medina stating that Davis
has 300 majority there. Wash jones' ma
jority is not so large, but is equally de.
clsive.
Information from D'Honis states that
two young men, Kemp and Reilly, had
quarrel, and while wrestling on the
ground Kemp caught hold OF Reiley's
scarf and pulled Ii in such a way as to
strangle him. he was dead when picked
up.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

THE cost of the war in Egypt, ex-
elusive of the expenses of the British
army of occupation and of the In
dian contingent, is estimated at
nearly $20,0OO,OOO. In the PROPOSE
ton Of England for the establishment
of an international indemnity com.
mission, it is contemplated that
England and France have but one
representative for each, the same as
the other great powers, that America
and Greece each send represen-
tstive, that the minor states have a
collective representative, and that
Egypt shall have the right to- appoint
both the president and vice presi-
dent of the commission.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
NORTH TEXAS.
Especial to the Statesman

DALLAS, Nov. THE election was
quiet and very heavy vote was cast.
The ticket is so long that it will not be
counted out before tomorrow. Well
born, Democrat, for congress, carries this
1.-THE sixth) district, but no reliable esti-
mate can be made as to his majority.
Wash Jones, Independent candidate for
governor, and Kearby, for congress, ran
pated. News from north Texas counties
indicates an overwhelming Democratic
majority. No reliable statement can be
furnished tonight on county or legisla-
tive officers.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

DAVIS and DEGREES, at Schultz
hall, on Sunday night, were a study
for Christian reformers. Their
followers are Boosting that they will
unite the German and negro vote
against Hancock and Terrell. Don't
count the German vote on the negro
side until they tell you so at the
polls, which they will never do.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

A NEW THEORY of sound is pre-
sented through the columns of the
st. Louis Republican by DIR. Ray
mond Raymond, of New York city.
1t is held that sound belongs to the
realm of electrical phenomena. But
as the Republican says he fails to
make his theory Ineligible. 1t is
the habit of this day, when any phe-
nomena of science is not UNDER
stood, TO say that it is manifesto
ton of electricity, when as a matter
of tact the word electricity is itself
very little more in exact science
than the character X in algebraic
equations. 1t is an expression
etanding ia place of what we do not
know, for, deeply as electricity has
been studied, marvellous as are the
practical accomplishments which
1t has been made to subserve,
the world really knows no more
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

The military, civic and trades pa
rade on the eve of the opening OF
the Virginia state fair at Richmond,
Virginia, surpassed all previous dis
plays. The procession was three
hours in passing a given point and
was witnessed by over 10000 peo-
pie. Would it not be well to in
augurate similar display in Austin
next fall during fair week. The
STATESMAN. is in for any scheme
which will add interest to these an-
nual occasions.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

People who are doubtful on the
subject should rest assured that
Arab Pasha will not be executed as
result of the present trial. Had
Arab been tried Immediately after
Tel-el-Kebir he would have been
shot, but Mr.. Gladstone can not
afford to approve his execution now,
and public opinion is swinging
around on Arabfs side. Should
Arab be executed, there can be no
reason why the sultan will not also
be executed, tor what Arab did was
certainly at his direction.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
McLENNA
ispecial to The Statesman l

WACO, Nov. THE election In the city
passed off quietly without excitement
and with but little incident, but a full
vote was polled. 1t is impossible to OBJ
tain the result tonight. Robertson's
vote for governor was small, and Jones
runs ahead of his ticket. Mills for con-
gress gets the full Democratic vote. The
vote in the county is probably light, on
account of the fine weather being SO IA
voraOle to cotton picking. Only one
county box has been heard from, which
gives Ireland a plurality of only six votes.
The whole Democratic county ticket Is no
doubt elected with the exception OF one
or two minor offices.
Rev. James Maekey, recently OF Corsi-
cana, succeeds Rev. Mr.. Shaw as pastor OF
the Methodist church in this city.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

Grant was in the French capital, and
the Americans prepared brilliant
fetes in his honor, it is said that
Mrs. Mackay wished to have the
Arc de Triomphe illuminated, and
upon receiving the amused refusal
of the Partisan officials, she sent a
messenger to the municipal authori-
ties, offering to buy the arch, and
asking them to name their price
for il.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
THE TIDE WATER DISTRICT.


Especial to The Statesman.l
GALVESTON, Nov. lat midnight the
count is still going on, Ochiltree leading
In every ward. Reports from Arcola,
precinct three, Fort Bend county, gives
Ochiltree 137 votes, Finlay7. Brazoria IS
reported to have polled 125 solid votes for
Ochiltree. A telegram received at Re-
publican headquarters at a late hour re-
ports Maverick county almost solid for
Ochlltree, and Laredo gives small ma.
jority for him. Dewitt's vote is very
close, and Ochiltree ia leading at Browns
VILE
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
SAN SABA.

Especial to The Statesman.1
SAN SABA, Nov. THE election was
quiet and the weather fair. Jones is
ahead, but the returns are not near all in.
Matte Douglas, woman of ill-fame,
was found dead to-day, supposed to have
suicided by poison.
Julius Oatman, candidate for district
judge, died Sunday evening.
Hancock is ahead up to the present
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

The difference between Hubbell
and his successor, Chandler, appoint
ed by the cabinet, Is about the same
as that between the thief and the re-
ceiver OF stolen goods-Jay got the
plumber, all that could be gotten, and
William, it is presumed, proceeds to
put it where it will do the most good
He is wonderfully mistaken in place
Ing any of it in the tenth congress
sional district in this state.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

OLIVER WENDALL HOLMES few
days ago resigned the Parkman pro-
fessorship of anatomy in the medi-
cal department of Harvard Univer-
sity. He has held the position since
1s47, but desires to devote more OF
his time to literary pursuits. He is
seventy-three years old.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

THE bureau of engraving and
printing has been directed to pre-
pare plates tor printing gold certifi-
Gates of the denomination OF $40,
$50 and 500, which will bear the
signatures of the treasurer and reg
lister of the United States, and will
be issued from the treasury in the
same manner as legal tender notes.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
HAIR RlS.

Especial to The Statesman
HOUSTON, Nov. THE vote polled is
3S94--rather small. The Democratic
ticket, with three or four exceptions, is
elected. Ireland is behind in the city,
and 1t is feared G.. W. Jones will carry
the county; but this is very doubtful.
The Democrats worked hard, but without
much concert. Election returns fr m the
county will not get in before tomorrow.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
county judge: FulmOre l2l. no onno.

County Judge: Fillmore l2l, no oppo-
sition.
County attorney Moore 100.
District clerk: Gildart 96, Hart 81.
County Clerk: Frank Brown 110,
Wren 80.
Sheriff: Creary 80, Hornsby lis.
Assessor: Todd 80, Metz So.
Collector: Miller Ill, Morris 80.
County Treasurer: Jernigan 1l0,
Brush 81.
Surveyor: John E. Campbell 10, c. c.
Campbell 81.
Inspectors of Hides: Sheehan SO.
Warren u. Hugh Hancock 81.
County Commission Precinct No. /:
W. W. Medaris 1871.
Justice of the Peace Precinct No, @;
Robertson 100. Nose Alexander ~.
Constable Precinct No. @: Kennerly
Location University: Austin l4I, Bren-
ham1.
REcAPITULATIoN.
For Governor: ireland 400, Jones 4Gl
Jones' majority 81.
Congressman Hancock 4S7, Davis $50
Hancock's majority 1872.
Senator: Terrell 800, Trfgg $50 Ter
rell's majority 155.
Representatives Smith 467, johnson
1856, Still 2l9, Cross %, Schultze "a, Hol-
land 173, Fisher AZ.
Sheriff: Creary 2sl, Hornsby 4o4
Hornsby's majority 178.
District clerk: Gildart $3.50, Hart 403
Harris majority.
These only include the figures given
above; the balance of the vote In the city
may change their results, but will not
affect the ultimate Democratic success.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
A LEADING Canadian newspaper

A LEADING Canadian newspaper,
lin referring TO the approaching cleo
ton in this country, states that it
anticipates a grand "bouleversment'
all along the line to which the Bos-
ton Post replies: "This, we presume
Is the French for rafting Demo.
cratic victory"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

CARPENTERS goose was cooked
yesterday. He was beaten by his
Democratic opponent for lieutenant
governor even in his own ward in
the city of Poughkeepsle.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

AN investigation has proven that
the New Orleans custom house has
been run with much extravaganza.
Please show us an exception to this
rule in the conduct of Federal offices
under the Republican party.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

1 represen: gentleman who desires to
purchase an improved ranch, already
stocked, of from three to five hundred
thousand acres in either New Mexico or
Texas. No attention paid TO any except
those giving full and detailed descrip-
ton OF both ranch and live stock and
perfect title. JAMES W. CLARK,
Syracuse. New York.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
BASTROP.
Especial to The Statesman.1


BAsTRoP, Nov. THE election passed
of very quietly. weather fair. The indi-
carried this county, by 1900 or 1000. The
congressional race between Hancock and
Davis will be very close. Fowler, Inde-
pendent candidate for the state senate,
has a majority estimated at 800.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

WHEN JOHN IRELAND is called
upon as governor to approve public
measures, which inure to the benefit
of Austin, let him feel that he is in
directly serving a people who hon
ored him at the polls. There should
be no exception to sustaining him on
either political or race distinction,
for his friendship and generosity
must inure to the benefit of all
alike.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
CORYELL.
Especial to The State

Especial to The Statesman
GATEsvILLE, Nov. 7.-Contrary to all
customs the managers of election at this
place refused information to reporters,
but admitted city policemen when count
ing the ballots. Votes enough are
known to say that Ireland's majority is
disgrace to our Democracy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

JAMES Z. ANDERSON, who fixed
up stories to the satisfaction OF the
Louisiana returning board. was
killed the other day at Eureka, Ne
vada, by George f. Wreak, Republi-
can candidate for superintendent OF
public instruction. Justice was a
long time overtaking the poor devil
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
A Predicted Common rate.
brooklyn Eagle.J

.1@']5EOsI
Like the Republican state ticket
in New York, the Republican state
ticket in Connecticut was conceived
in iniquity, and all the signs indicate
a common fate for both. The upas
blight of fraud and corruption seems
to extend to every branch of the
Republican organization, and justi-
fies the opinion of its honest men,
bers that the greatest benefit that
can be conferred upon it would be
to bury it.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

A SPECIAL SAYS that two more
cases of violation of the Sunday law
were disposed of by tie common
pleas court in Piqua county, Ohio
One man was fined $50 and SEN
fenced to fifteen days in jail. An
other was fined $25 and imprisoned
five days. The county Jail is full to
OVERLOOKING with men awaiting
trial, and all the liquor dealers SEN
fenced since court opened are una
BILE to get in, and are awaiting their
turns to be incarcerated. Few OF
them will get in before next week.
The tact ia, there never was pub
lie place yet into which Ohioans
would not attempt to crowd.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

IT is announced that Mrs. SEQ
vile has gone to Canada. Now
when thanksgiving time comes we
will have additional reason to eat
turkey.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
BELL.
Especial to The Statesman.

Especial to The Statesman.l
BELToN, Nov. THE election passed
of quietly here. About 900 votes were
polled, and up to this hour $40 p. m J
100 counted as follows: Ireland rs, Jones
30; Martin 81, Morton 80; Swain 81,
Siemering 10; Lubbock 81. Terry 10.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09
SPECIAL TELEGRAMS
ANDERSON.


PALESTINE, Nov. lin the third ward
complete returns give Ireland 124, Jones
III; Martin 1875, Morton 100. The same
ward, at the last state election, gave
Roberts 50, Davis 95.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-11-09

For twenty-seven years an Au-
gusta, Georgia, negro has carried
the wisdom tooth of a deceased sis
ter around his neck, as a preventive
of toothache.