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The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

THE Republican is satisfied there
will be no star chamber legislation in
the lower house of the Forty-eighth
congress. Laws will not be framed
in secret conferences under the dicta-
ton of the lobby.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15
What Made Us Sad.

Gov. Ireland gave his first reception
last night, utilizing the Raymond
house, as the old rookery called "the
mansion" is not fit for occupancy. 1t
is limited that lots of people who
thought they would surely be invited
were left out In the cold.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

OF thirty-seven young men turned
out as doctors of medicine by the
Southern Medical college of Atlanta,
few days ago, one was NJ. r.
Toland, of Valley Mills. He won the
sec6iiu prizE.pffered by the faculty
for the highest general average, and
another for the highest examination
In general descriptive anatomy.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

THE Graham Leader tries to get
off huge joke on the bill providing
lands for Texas veterans in Greer
county. 1t says that it looks more
like a proposition for the benefit of a
huge New York syndicate than one
for veterans, and it proposes that one
half of Greer county be set aside for
schools, the other half for deep water
at Galveston. Here comes in the
joke, and hence the Galveston News
quotes from the Leader and simply
bows in acquiescence. AS to the
New York syndicate, such an organi-
ZatiOn would not touch a small matter
covered by less than hundred GER
tificates. Mr.. S. NJ. Swenson, of New
York, refused to go in with Col.
Swisher in favor of the veterans. The
plan proposed to him was, that if the
veterans would combine for locations
in Greer county, he should advance
them $3.50 on each certificate,
bear all the expense of
locations and subsequent prose-
cution of claim, and take half the
lands. Mr.. Swenson declined to do
this, and Col. Swisher, who has been
cooperating with the veterans, has
used his individual credit to secure
for such of the veterans as needed it
money for them until they could get
their lands. There were no lands
for the veterans, and hence
they combined to ask this right from
the legislature. The certificates be-
long tothe veterans, and they only will
derive benefit from locations, if they
be obtained. Certainly the legisla-
ture will grant Che old soldiers that
upon which they are willing to take all
risk. Texas has not made its
title perfect to Greer county,
and these veterans ask that
they have permit from the state to
locate less than 10000 acres of land,
that the state may become possessed
of nearly 100000 acres. The state
owes the veterans the land. Its
promises are out for it, and
all they ask in satisfaction is the
right to locate in Greer county. Ought
they to berefused, even for the blessed
thing of deep water at Galveston,
W hich the United States owes Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

1T is said that Senator Edmunds
will resign the presidency of the SEN
ate next December in favor of Senator
Anthony, of Rhode Island, he having
accepted the position with that under
standing. The Vermont Senator pre-
fers to remain on the floor, where he
can be of more benefit to his party.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

ARAB was condemned by the
court-martial to suffer death, but the
khedive respited the sentence to
Punishment, with an annual allow
ance of 925O0. Most any other man
would go through the fearful ordeal
for so happy result. To be COM
PEELED to live out of Egypt is good
enough, and to have this handsome
annuity thrown in makes it excess
siVely good.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

SOME of the members of the legis-
latnre want to know whose case is
referred to in connection with de-
pastment clerk, the tenure of whose
position might be dependent upon a
senator's course concerning the peni-
Tertiary leases. The STATESMAN refers
inquirers to Senator Randolph, whose
brother is employed in the tseasurers
Office.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

In the estimation of these senators
who stopped circulating the STATES
IMAM, the state ought to be made to
pay alone forsuch papers as do not
differ with them. Out of thorty-one
men there are, so far, six ungenerous
enough to assume this position.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

THERE are now in the United
States 115,634 miles of railroad, of
which 10,S21 miles were constructed
during the past year. 1t has been the
greatest railroad-building year in the
cOuntry'S history.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

For many years Birmingham, En-
gland, had no board of health, and
the death rate was very high. Re-
Gently board of health was estab-
fished. and 2S00 lives are saved in
consequence every year. AS about
five persons are Ill for every one who
dies, it is estimated that about II, O0C
people are well in birmingham who
would otherwise have lost time by
oaino IN
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

TnE STATESMAN feels gratified
that, in the adoption of the Gibson
bill, its opinions in relation thereto
received the endorsement of the
house. 1t hopes to be more largely
endorsed by the same body.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

THE death of Prince Gortschakoff
is announced. A few days ago his
physicians discovered the presence of
PHOSPHORUS in his stomach, and his
end is clearly the result of poison.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15
DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE. !
STATISTICS AND HISTORY,
A Ifar.nnr Iur.c A Mnroh 1904

AOoAlNg AhAAot looot J
To all whom IL may concern:
This is to certify that the Western Assurance
company, of Toronto, Canada has in all re-
spects fully complied with the laws OF Texas
as conditions precedent TO its doing business
In this state, and that said company holds a
certificate of authority from this Office en-
titlng II to do business In this state for twelve
months from the LIST day Of January, 1883, 10
the 3lst day OF December, 1888.
Given under my hand and seal, at office, I'm
l.. s. Austin, the day and date first above
written II. +. BREWSTER,
Commissioner,
CASTLES & CHADWICK, Agents, Austin.
Texas. mi5-w3t
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

WHAT will the people say when
all the facts are known about the eff
fects Of this powerful lobby. The sur
roundings OF the twelfth legislature
are being eclipsed.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

PARIS wants the branch of the lu-
matte asylum. A committee of its
citizens will urge its claims.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

JAY GOULD is out on his lines, and
he may take in Texas.
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

"a TARIFF for revenue only" is the
voice of the Democracy of Michigan.
and, says the Courier-Journal, this is
the voice of the nation"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

THE Austin County Times calls
the STATESMAN a shoulder striker"
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

rHUSRDAY - MAR. l5. 1888
The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-03-15

ESTRAYED-By W. G. Redd. before ID. C.
- Pace, J. p. I. c., March z, 1888, one black
mare, about 10 or II years old, Is hands high,
pun IN right eye, bloch brand ON left shout
DER. scar on right thigh. Also, one sorrel
mare. about or 10 years old, branded ON left
snoulder and on left thigh OUT. Also,
s Sorrei mare colt, no brand. Also, one s0rrel
hsaS ABDUL years old, about iSh hands
at $50. FRANK RReeiyRTN1 iSoN
"io-"SI Clerk, Q. @. T. G.
ESTRAYED-By j. p. Smith. before p n
II Stroud, j. 7. I. c., March s. 1883. a brown
mare, 10 years old, about is hands high, brand
ed on left shoulder II, circle under one, half
at $40. FRANK BROWN.
m16w3t Clerk, G. GIG.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08

Another well-known blonde beauty,
who has created sad havoc, and had
much experience in this line, says the
only successful way is TO propose when
least expected. Allow no time for CON
sideration, and then in>is, that the ac-
ccpianCc must be "now orncvcr. She
feels sure that is the only way that She
will ever be captured. bu, She thinks
very few men are bold enough to try
tha, game.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08
FARMERS BOYS.

In looking over farm, says 4 recent
number of the .Naodfhn5ckks PHWgIimdH.
there is no more interesting portion OF
1t than that assigned to the boys for 4
garden; especially is this so il the farm
CT himself takes an interest in his BOYS
and realizes the importance ofcncourag-
ing and assisting them in their efforts
to become practical gardeners.
Farmers too often have so many
chores ior their boys to do that they do
not give them halt time enough for
recreation, and therefore, no time to
| plant garden of their own. This is
all wrong. The farmers boy should
not bc required to work any more hours
than the mechanics boy, he should
have time for recreation and for doing
some work for himself. There is no
better way to drive boy from the farm
than to overwork him: and there is no
better way to keep him on 4 farm than
TO manifest an interest in his welfare,
give him time for recreation, and make
that recreation rs far as possible clcva-
ting and instructive. The boy who,
when out OF school, is required to spend
every hour at work for his father drop
ping corn in large field, wedding long
rows of onions, digging potatoes in a
field so large that il seems to have no
end, and husking corn from 4 heap
that is enlarged from the field before i,
is exhausted, has no desire or courage
TO add TO his labors by having garden
OF his own, or in fact to stay on the
farm single moment after he has be-
come his own master. But boy who
is not required TO become one OF the
farm hands As soon aS school is out.
who works only Is 4 volunteer, can
very readily become interested in 4
smal! garden of his own. and work in il
Tor recreation and instruction. We
have seen boys is interested in their
gardens Is their fathers were in their
farms, and rs proud TO show them TO
their visitors. such boys not only
learn habits Of industry, without compul-
sion, but they also learn by practice
the wants of growing plants, and at the
same time learn to become interested
in farm life. \ boy will tend to his
own garden with altogether different
feelings from those called up by tend
ing his fathers garden. Ownership
has wonderful power over the feelings
OF boys Is well Is men. Some OF our
agricultural societies arc giving some
encouragement; to boys by offering
premiums for the best specimens of
garden products and for the best culti-
waited gardens. This is 4 move in the
right direction, and should become
more general; every society should
have boys department, in the annual
exhibition, offering liberal premiums
for the best specimens OF farm and
garden products, and they should also
offer premiums for the best cultivated
fields and gardens; but the offers should
require but few rods OF land al most;
the object should be to encourage
thorough cultivation and good manage.
ment rather than extent OF territory.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08
LIFETIME OF VARIOUS ANIMALS.

Camcls live from forty to fifty years;
horses average front twenty five TO thirty;
oxen. about twenty; sheep, eight or
nine, and dogs. twelve To fourteen.
Concerning the ages attained by non-
domes,iCaied animals, only few isola-
ted facts are known. The East Indians
believe that the lifc-period of the ele.
phant is about three hundred years,
instances being recorded of these ami
mails having lived one hundred and
thirty years in confinement after cap
turc a, an unknown age. Whales are
estimated TO reach the age Of four hun
drcd years. Some reptiles are very
long lived, an instance being furnished
by tortoise which was confined in
1858 and existed until 1883, when he
pe.ished by accident. Birds sometimes
reach great age, the eagle and the
swan having been known to live one
hundred years. The longevity Of fishes
is often remarkable. The carp has been
known to live two hundred years, COM
mon river trout fifty years, and the pike
ninety years; while Gesner relates that
pike caught in 1897 bore ring re-
cording the capture Of the same fish
two hundred and sixty-seven years be-
fore.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08

THE MODEL AMERICAN GIRL.

practical, plain young girl,
Noi-airaid-of-the.rain young girl:
A poctical posy
4 Tuddy and rosy,
a holper-of self young girl.
Aihome- in her place young girl;
a neter-Nili lace young girl:
A toilcr serene,
4 life pure and clean.
a prince's.of peace young girl.
a wear. hcr.own hair young girl;
y Tree from. a-siair young girl;
Improves every hour.
No sickly sunhuwers.
a weaith-of rarc.sense young girl.
rlen'y-room in. her shoes young girl;
No ihdulser .in.blucs young girl
Not bang On her brow,
To fraud not bow,
She's a just. hat. she seems young girl.
Not reader.of. trash young girl:
Not cheap jewel dash young girl:
Not slipper Of rum.
Not a chewer oi gum,
marvel of-sen.e young girl.
An early retiring yogag girl;
An active. aspiring young girl;
morning ariser,
dandy dcspiser,
progressive, American girl.
lover-of.prose young girl:
Not iurn-up yOur-nose young girl
Not given 90 splutter,
Not "utterly utter"
But a matter Of. fact young girl.
A rightly ambitious young girl:
Eci.lips most.delicious young girl:
sparkling clear eye.
That says IL will try"
surc.io. succeed young girl.
4 honestly. couriing young girl:
neVcr-secn. flirting young girl:
qpict and pure.
4 modest dcinurc,
iit'ior.a.Wiic young girl.
spught.cverywhor young girl
\ future most fair young girl;
An ever discreet.
We too seldom meet
This queen ainon :: queens young girl.
-I'rg| 4. PiHki,y in CiaeinHaii Enyui,.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08

p@-When a man dies penniless, his
descendants ruefully admit that they
are badly left.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08

would be appalled, at the proposition to
spend the balance OF her life quietly at
home. " She explains that "parlor
beau" is that selfish, egotistical indivi-
dual who, being a man, has as much
variety and change as he wants, and
thinks himself sufficiently interesting to
entertain girl without any assistance
in the way of theatres, parties and
drives, bu, leaves the other fellows to
amusc her in that way
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08

Eay-Dr. George Hamilton, in the
KcHcdl Rcfoy.f, takes issue with those
who assume the conveyance OF germs
oftyphoid and scarlet fcvers. diphihcria,
and dyscntery by contaminated drink
ing water, and who do not believe
that sewer gas can spread the infection
or originate the diseases. Referring to
the epidemics that sometimes occur
suddenly in cities fed with drinking
water from some common source, he
says that their sudden appearance and
as sudden disappearance cannot be at
tributed to the character Of the water.
except on the supposition that the wa
ter changes suddenly from purity TO
impurity, and iTfc TcySd, supposition
incompatible with the delivery supply
Of water from reservoirs. Wallcd-up
ceSspools, he says, are common in the
city and not usually found in the coun-
try, and the exhalations from unvcnti-
lated and uncared for vaults have much
to do with the prevalence of typhoid
diseases,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08

EXTENSIVE STOCK
Fine Diamond. Pearl. Coral,
Amethyst and Cameo sets.
E,ruscan aal Enamel Sets
Opera, Leontine and Vest
Chains. Necklaces, ,Lockets,
Pendants, 4c.
English anil American Gold and Silver Watches
Fine Silver Ware. my own manufacture.
Triple Silver Plated Ware,
Table Cutlery. Fine Bronzc.. &c.
All description of HAIR JEwELRY made. and
REPAIRI.IG done in the nea,est manner A
eau - respectfully solicited. April lr.S3y.
IoHN :. Cuttings. W. a. ,,..,.,
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08
Miscellaneous.
City Trade! !!

"lcs, sir. am from the country but I enter
tain a modest suspicion that am sufficiently in
tciligcnt 10 know the difference between ancient
ani modern styles. What ! want Is a suit Of
clothes that was made some time during the pres.
ent century" Certainly" says the polite sales.
man addressed. "iou can be accommo odatcd. for
you are now at the GREAr CLoTHiSG ENroRIuN oF
{. y. OEnN SoN, where everything is made for
the City Trade; consequently there can be no
distinction In showing goods TO our friends from
the country. Here the Styles are sct and. as you
see there is nothing old 10 select from. All the
Patterns are new novel and pleasing. and for Cat.
Fh a"d Fi"ish We are acknowledged without .
rival. Your experience has evidently been among
the expensive clothing houses. where they devote
considerable time TO window exhibitions and
chrome distributions. With US there is no ncces.
siiy for such devices. Our goods are all marked
In plain figures, and our Prices always lower than
any other house in the city.
Every Garment sold is guaranteed TO be exactly
a. represented, or the money will be refunded By
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08
GETTING MARRIED.
The President OF the Lime Kiln Club Gives
the Members Some Pointers.

al understand, began the president,
As the meeting was opened in due form.
''dat quite 4 number Of dc members of
dis club am gwinc TO be mar led doorn'
dc summer. OATS all right, an wish
'em much joy, an sholl be glad TO
witness dc obScquics of each an cherry
one. But | want TO say few words
in general. In dc iust place. am YOU
gwi:.c TO mary fur love or fur sort o.
bizncSS partnership? Ii you answer fur
love let me warn YOU To he Sariin dat
you doan' mistake dc sentiment. MANY
young man who thought his hear,
torn by love has plunged into matri-
mony to diskivcr dat he simply had an
admiration fur 4 $50 set of false teeth
and high instep. Ii you answer fur 4
sort O biznesS partnership, let me warn
You not TO expect too much. You
won't love dc woman, an she won't
trust you. IL will be 4 sort o. hoss
trade in which both parties will be
cheated and both con,inncr to be mad
abou, it. You can git along after i
fashion an people who see her on your
arm NJ I circus won't know how YOU
feh, At home.
"lf you mus marry, let common
sense have 4 show in de ,ranSackshun.
Doan' go OFF your feet bckasc you meet
gal who kin sing like robin, smile
like rose, an jump off stree, kyar
widout bodcrin' dc driver TO stop. \
wife will have much TO do besides
singin' an cultiva;in' dimplcS. II YOU
am gwinc ter marry, ax yerselves how
fur $40 per week will go when divided
up fur clothes an pcrviShuns an house
rent an fcwcl an incidenialS. Bcfo'
you fall in love wild gal who looks
too sweet for anythin' in red plush
sacquc, fgger on how many sich duds
yer income will afford her. Befo' you
am broke up over gal who plays dc
pianncr, talks French, paints land
scapcs an reads poetry, jsi sit down
an fggcr who am to cook yer meat an
taiers, patch yer clozc, darn yer socks
an help yer make 81, buy SI5 worth
of things. Befo' yer let a pa o fash
in eyes an a connin' dimplc captiva,c
yer, look aroun' little an see il dc
owner has got temper like wildcat.
Marriage am a lottery simply bekasc
people take each other insight an un-
seen.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08

S@rsilence is golden, bu, talka,iye.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08

RS-"Nuiher piece o shortcake, ma"
and out went limmy's plate. James
Tuhboy," said his mother. in astonish-
meni, "you have already had FIVE pieces
OF shortcake." "Gimme another TO
make il an even six" "You cannot
possibly hold it," "Hold i'll You
never made shortcake couldn't try
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08

A society girl, who evidently had
head for business as we'll as belux, says:
"No 'parlor beau need ever propose
with any hope of success, FOR after 4
girl Is compelled to bend her whole
energies to the task of entertaining him
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1883-09-08

R1-If thou art rich, then show the
greatness Of thy fortune, or what is bet
ter, the greatness of thy soul, in the
meekness of thy conversation con-
descend TO men of low estate, support
the distressed and -nairnnize the ncglec.
Morning journal and courier., 1883-10-10

were distanced and Harry B. could have dis tanced Prairie Queen had he been pushed The track was in very good condition, al- though little heavy, especially on the three quarters turn where it needs filling in, it be- ing there quite low. But the track with this defect remedied will be one of the best in Connecticut. The following is the
 SUMMARY.
 southington Park PlantsviIIe, first day. October g; minute class purse $2O0, divided; $10o, $50. $50, S20.
 Messayer Baker, southington. m Prairie E R Gagnua. New Britain. oh m Lady M. dis " Reynolds Hartford, br m Oakwood Belle dis Yintng. Wallingford, blk m Westchester I'M Ferris. G stsmford. % blk i Fl Harry : B.
 Time, 2:364, 2S7%, 2:40H.
 The 2:37 class brought out four horses, Senator Eaton, Black Bess, Ned W, ard Bes- sic B. The latter horse won in three straight heats Ned W. came in second in the first two heats, but on the third heat he broke badly on the turn. Senator Eaton pressed Bessie B. very hard, and as Ned W. was up in the air, owing to striking his heels against the su1ky, it looked as if he was going to be distanced, but he got down and won second money. Senator Eaton won third money, Black Bess fourth. The races were over by o'clock and in short time the ground was deserted. Appended is the
 SUMMARY. A Ware, Hartford. b Senator Eaton. 8 2 F Stevenson, jr., Meriden blk Black sBsss.-4 4 2 O Camp, Waterbury, oh g Ned W...-..--....2 James Byrnes, Stamford, m Bessie B........1 l
 Time, 2S96, 2:396, 2:3915.